Raipur - Biswan, Sitapur

Raipur is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Bhuila Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 138391. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.45 hectares and falls under the 261206 pincode. Sitapur 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 Biswan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sitapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 947 people, including 489 males and 458 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.52%, with male literacy at 44.91% and female literacy at 31.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Raipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Raipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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