Raipur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Raipur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 317829. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.37 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,195 males and 1,125 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.77%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 69.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Raipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Raipur is about 38.4 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