Raipur - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Raipur is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 213917. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.66 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode.

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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 1,864 people, including 990 males and 874 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Raipur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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