Raipur - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Raipur is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Marsaghai and around 35 km from Kendrapara . Khursia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 396958. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

As per Census 2011, Raipur village has a total population of 319 people, consisting of 158 males and 161 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 74 illiterate residents.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Raipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Raipur is about 35 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