Raipur - Chikhaldara, Amravati
Raipur is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Raipur village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 531537. The village covers a total geographical area of 1422 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Raipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Raipur
According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 545 males and 535 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.60%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,023.
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 | 1,080 | 545 | 535 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 167 | 90 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,023 | 508 | 515 |
| Literate Population | 672 | 403 | 269 |
| Illiterate Population | 408 | 142 | 266 |
Nearby Villages of Raipur
Raipur 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 Raipur
Raipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Raipur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Raipur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raipur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raipur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Raipur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raipur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Raipur
Where is Raipur located?
Raipur village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Raipur?
Raipur is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Raipur?
The pincode of Raipur is 444807.
What is the population of Raipur?
Raipur had a total population of 1,080, including 545 males and 535 females.
How many households are there in Raipur?
Raipur had 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipur was 73.60%. Male literacy was 88.57% and female literacy was 58.73%.