Raipur - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Raipur is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Purusottampur and around 43 km from Chatrapur. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 412245. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 761018 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Khalikote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 1,110 males and 1,120 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 55.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Raipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Raipur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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