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

As per Census 2011, Raipur village has a total population of 2,230 people, consisting of 1,110 males and 1,120 females. The village has 516 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,338 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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, 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