Raipur Village Overview
Raipur is a village in Bolpur Sriniketan tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.1 km from Sriniketan tehsil headquarters and around 38.4 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Raipur Supur is the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Raipur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 317829. The village covers a geographical area of 186.37 hectares and has a pincode of 731204. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
As per available records (2019), Raipur village falls under the Bolpur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Raipur
Population & Demographics of Raipur
This section provides population and demographic details of Raipur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,320 | 1,195 | 1,125 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 246 | 127 | 119 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,221 | 624 | 597 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 180 | 95 | 85 |
| Literate Population | 1,613 | 911 | 702 |
| Illiterate Population | 707 | 284 | 423 |
Key population details of Raipur village are given below:
- Raipur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,320, including approximately 1,195 males and 1,125 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,221 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 180 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Raipur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.53%.
- There are around 583 households in Raipur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Raipur
Transport facilities help residents of Raipur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Raipur
The following villages are located close to Raipur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raipur
- Where is Raipur located?
- Raipur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Raipur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Raipur is Raipur Supur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Raipur?
- The pincode of Raipur is 731204.
- What is the population of Raipur?
- Raipur has a total population of 2,320, including 1,195 males and 1,125 females.
- How many households are there in Raipur?
- There are 583 households in Raipur.
- What is the literacy rate in Raipur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipur is 69.53%. Male literacy is 76.23% and female literacy is 62.40%.