Raipatan - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Raipatan is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Raipatan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipatan is 566209. The village covers a total geographical area of 869.29 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Raipatan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipatan

According to the 2011 Census, Raipatan village had a total population of 1,615 people, including 742 males and 873 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.09%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipatan

Raipatan 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 Raipatan

Raipatan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Raipatan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Raipatan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raipatan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raipatan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Raipatan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raipatan village are given below:

FAQs about Raipatan