Raipur

Raipur is a village located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Raipur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Raipur unique in its vibrant Purusottampur-Ganjam region. You’ll see Raipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raipur is 412245. The village spans a total geographical area of 421 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761018. Purusottampur is nearest town to Raipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khalikote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raipur

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur has a total population of about 2,230, with approximately 1,110 males and 1,120 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 292 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,497 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 10. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.00%, with male literacy at about 71.44% and female literacy near 48.66%. There are around 516 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raipur. As per the 2011 stats, Raipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Raipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raipur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raipur