Raipur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Raipur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Udaypur Khakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 132663. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.51 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 748 people, including 387 males and 361 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 49.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Raipur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Raipur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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