Raipur - Mohana, Gajapati

Raipur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 413951. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 62 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 Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 700 people, including 332 males and 368 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Raipur is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Raipur is about 30 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