Raypuri - Dhampur, Bijnor

Raypuri is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Raipuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypuri is 113231. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.15 hectares and falls under the 246722 pincode. Afjalgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Raypuri 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 Barhapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Moradabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raypuri

According to the 2011 Census, Raypuri village had a total population of 697 people, including 368 males and 329 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.65%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 46.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypuri

Raypuri 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 Raypuri

Raypuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaushala, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Afjalgarh to Raypuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Raypuri is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raypuri

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

Health Facilities in Raypuri

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

FAQs about Raypuri