Raipur - Baliapal, Balasore

Raipur is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Singla and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Baniadiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 392244. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 756024 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,385 people, including 698 males and 687 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 74.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 815.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Raipur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Raipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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