Raipur

Raipur is a Town and Subdivision in Bankura District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Raipur Block (CD) is 02376. Total area of raipur subdivision is 368 km² including 365.57 km² rural area and 2.42 km² urban area. Raipur subdivision has a population of 1,71,377 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,280 while rural population is 1,65,097. Raipur has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Raipur subdivision has a population density of 465.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,141 houses in the sub-district, including 1,345 urban houses and 35,796 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.13% population of raipur subdivision is literate, out of which 72.87% males and 53.00% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raipur Subdivision

Raipur Subdivision has a total of 201 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Raipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Raipur Subdivision

The population profile of Raipur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Raipur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raipur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.