Raipal

Raipal is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Raipal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Raipal village.

Here you can discover what makes Raipal unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Raipal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raipal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raipal is 340582. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Raipal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raipal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raipal

Population of Raipal

According to the 2011 Census, Raipal has a total population of about 641, with approximately 335 males and 306 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 148. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.42%, with male literacy at about 71.94% and female literacy near 66.67%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raipal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raipal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raipal. As per the 2011 stats, Raipal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raipal

Knowing the nearby villages of Raipal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raipal.

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