Raipur - Shahkot, Jalandhar
Raipur is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Gatti Pirbaksh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 029754. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 144632 pincode. Shahkot is the nearest town.
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 Shahkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Raipur
According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 42 people, including 21 males and 21 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 73.68%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 5 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Raipur
Raipur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raipur
Raipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Raipur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Raipur
Where is Raipur located?
Raipur village is located in Shahkot Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Raipur is Gatti Pirbaksh.
What is the pincode of Raipur?
The pincode of Raipur is 144632.
What is the population of Raipur?
Raipur had a total population of 42, including 21 males and 21 females.
How many households are there in Raipur?
Raipur had 8 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipur was 76.92%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 73.68%.