Raypur - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Raypur is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Raipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 166960. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.7 hectares and falls under the 224143 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Raypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 1,099 people, including 567 males and 532 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 82.74% and female literacy at 61.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Public transport in the Raypur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Raypur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Raypur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raypur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raypur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Raypur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raypur village are given below:

FAQs about Raypur