Raperi - Karanja, Washim
Raperi is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Somthana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raperi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raperi is 530961. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.26 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode.
Raperi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Raperi
Raperi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bagapur | North | 1.71 km |
| Zolgaon | South-West | 1.98 km |
| Somthana | West | 2.50 km |
| Sangvi | South-East | 2.82 km |
| Ramnagar | South-West | 3.68 km |
| Dighi | South-West | 3.88 km |
| Januna | West | 3.91 km |
| Umarda | North | 4.00 km |
| Pilkheda | North-East | 4.30 km |
| Kamathwada | North-West | 4.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Raperi
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Raperi. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Raperi 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 Raperi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raperi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Raperi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raperi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Raperi
Where is Raperi located?
Raperi village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raperi?
The Gram Panchayat of Raperi is Somthana.
What is the pincode of Raperi?
The pincode of Raperi is 444105.