Raipur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Raipur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Nilagiri and around 26 km from Baleshwar. Baunsabania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 393189. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Nilgiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

As per Census 2011, Raipur village has a total population of 248 people, consisting of 127 males and 121 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raipur are given below:

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 Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Raipur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Raipur is about 26 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