Raipur - Karanja, Wardha
Raipur is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Knamwargram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 533624. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.93 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode.
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 Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambhora | South | 1.71 km |
| Nandora | North | 1.86 km |
| Bhiwapur | West | 2.36 km |
| Bangadapur | South-West | 3.04 km |
| Kannamwargram Heti | West | 3.14 km |
| Budhalagad | South-East | 3.65 km |
| Kannamwargram | North-West | 3.97 km |
| Sindi Vihiri | South | 4.09 km |
| Jaurkheda | North-West | 4.46 km |
| Tulana | West | 5.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Raipur
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Raipur. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Raipur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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 <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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) | No | Available within >10 km |
| 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 Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Raipur is Knamwargram.
What is the pincode of Raipur?
The pincode of Raipur is 442203.