Raipurwa - Chitrangi, Singrauli
Raipurwa is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Kulhuia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipurwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipurwa is 503437. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.6 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.
Raipurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Raipurwa
According to the 2011 Census, Raipurwa village had a total population of 152 people, including 70 males and 82 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 62.12%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 152 | 70 | 82 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 91 | 50 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 61 | 20 | 41 |
Nearby Villages of Raipurwa
Raipurwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raipurwa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raipurwa.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Raipurwa is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raipurwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raipurwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Raipurwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raipurwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Raipurwa
Where is Raipurwa located?
Raipurwa village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Raipurwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Raipurwa is Kulhuia.
What is the pincode of Raipurwa?
The pincode of Raipurwa is 486882.
What is the population of Raipurwa?
Raipurwa had a total population of 152, including 70 males and 82 females.
How many households are there in Raipurwa?
Raipurwa had 31 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raipurwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipurwa was 73.39%. Male literacy was 86.21% and female literacy was 62.12%.