Raipur - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Raipur is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Raipur Kasarkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 533338. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.46 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Pulgaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Raipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhamamgaon railway Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 806 people, including 417 males and 389 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.40%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 78.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raipur

Raipur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Raipur

Raipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulgaon to Raipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Raipur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

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:

FAQs about Raipur