Raipur - Nakur, Saharanpur

Raipur is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 109654. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.85 hectares and falls under the 247232 pincode. Sarsawa is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Nakur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 3,250 people, including 1,693 males and 1,557 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 70.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 887.

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

Public transport in the Raipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarsawa to Raipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Raipur is about 22 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 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