Raipur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Raipur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanpurnagar. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 150629. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,967 people, including 1,065 males and 902 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.31%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 630.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Raipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpurnagar to Raipur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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