Raipur - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Raipur is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 203913. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.45 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Raipur 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 2,010 people, including 1,032 males and 978 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.44%, with male literacy at 91.96% and female literacy at 70.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

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 Hurmujpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Raipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Raipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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