Raipur - Dhaurahara, Kheri

Raipur is a village situated in the Dhaurahara tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhaurahara and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 136594. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.47 hectares and falls under the 262723 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 61 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 Dhaurahra Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 884 males and 834 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.64%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,718884834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309151158
Scheduled Castes (SC)391204187
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population939569370
Illiterate Population779315464

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VallySouth-West1.71 km
Dihua KalaNorth-West2.18 km
ShahapurSouth-East2.33 km
KarouhanSouth2.95 km
JangalvollyWest3.02 km
AmethiNorth-East3.62 km
SankalpaWest4.06 km
KharwahiaSouth4.59 km
ChaknathpurWest4.60 km
Ghurghutta BujurgNorth-West4.62 km

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 Lakhimpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Raipur is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raipur

Where is Raipur located?

Raipur village is located in Dhaurahara Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Raipur?

Raipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Raipur?

The pincode of Raipur is 262723.

What is the population of Raipur?

Raipur had a total population of 1,718, including 884 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Raipur?

Raipur had 299 households.

What is the literacy rate in Raipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipur was 66.64%. Male literacy was 77.63% and female literacy was 54.73%.