Raipur - Darpan, Jajpur

Raipur is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Balichandrapur and around 60 km from Jajapur . Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 401820. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 754292 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 82 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 Barchana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,944 people, including 974 males and 970 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.54%, with male literacy at 79.05% and female literacy at 63.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 859.

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

Public transport in the Raipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Raipur is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Raipur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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