Raikepur - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Raikepur is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Raikepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikepur is 150331. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.55 hectares and falls under the 209217 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Raikepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bithoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raikepur

As per Census 2011, Raikepur village has a total population of 2,700 people, consisting of 1,439 males and 1,261 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 371 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,005 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikepur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raikepur

Raikepur 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 Raikepur

Raikepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandhana Jn, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Raikepur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Raikepur is about 23 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 Raikepur

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

Health Facilities in Raikepur

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

FAQs about Raikepur