Raipur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Raipur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 174762. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.59 hectares and falls under the 271503 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

As per Census 2011, Raipur village has a total population of 3,096 people, consisting of 1,674 males and 1,422 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 585 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,401 literate and 1,695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Raipur. The nearest railway station is Bisheshwarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Raipur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Raipur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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