Raipur - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Raipur is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Gangapur and around 40 km from Aurangabad. Raypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 549183. The village covers a total geographical area of 1023.61 hectares and falls under the 423702 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 897 males and 822 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.90%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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 Potul, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Raipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Raipur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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