Raipura is a town which comes under the jurisdiction of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the nine tehsils of Panna. It is about 113 km from the district headquarters. It is surrounded by Damoh and Katni districts.
The nearest district headquarters of Katni is 50 km away from Raipura. It shares borders with Rithi tehsil to the east, Bahoriband tehsil to the south, Patera tehsil to the north-west, and Pawai tehsil to the north-east.
Geography Raipura village is located in 'Raipura Tehsil' of 'Panna' district in 'Madhya Pradesh', India. It is situated 113 km away from the district headquarters of Panna.
As per 2009 stats, Raipura village is also a Gram Panchayat. According to Census 2011 information the location code of Raipura village is 459544. The total geographical area of village is 1,720.48 hectares.
Demographics
Total population
Raipura has a total population of 5,426 which includes:
Males: 2,817
Females: 2,609
Population in the age-group 0-6:
Total: 842;
Male: 450;
Female: 392
Number of total houses There are about 1,280 houses in Raipura village.
2011 Census Data on Raipura:http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=514460
Population Persons Males Females Total 5,426 2,817 2,609 In the age group 0–6 years 842 450 392 Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,703 888 815 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 81 42 39 Literates 3,404 1,988 1,416 Illiterate 2,022 829 1,193 Total Worker 2,098 1,503 595 Main Worker 1,329 1,133 196 Main Worker - Cultivator 554 514 40 Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers 41 27 14 Main Worker - Household Industries 137 98 39 Main Worker - Other 597 494 103 Marginal Worker 769 370 399 Marginal Worker - Cultivator 181 77 104 Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers 332 156 176 Marginal Worker - Household Industries 55 21 34 Marginal Workers - Other 201 116 85 Marginal Worker (3-6 Months) 614 304 310 Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months) 130 61 69 Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months) 300 137 163 Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months) 46 20 26 Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months) 138 86 52 Marginal Worker (0-3 Months) 155 66 89 Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months) 51 16 35 Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months) 32 19 13 Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months) 9 1 8 Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months) 63 30 33 Non Worker 3,328 1,314 2,014
Literacy Raipura has almost 3,404 literates including 1,988 Males and 1,416 Females.
There are 2,022 illiterates including 829 Males and 1,193 females.
Transportation Available means of Public transportation includes Bus and Train (via Salaiya Railway). Some Auto rickshaws can also be expected in some of the areas.
State Highways SH14 and SH51 pass through the town, where the buses for Katni, Jabalpur, Damoh, Sagar, Indore, Panna, and Tikamgarh are available.
Civic administration Tahshil There are 109 villages under the jurisdiction of Raipura Tahsil.
Total Number of Households: 20,062
Percentage distribution of Households
Permanent: 2,933 (14.61%)
Semi-permanent: 13,404 (66.76%)
Temporary: 3,725 (18.55%)
Gram Panchayat The Gram Panchayat Raipura is charged with governance of the town's civic and infrastructural assets. Mamta Jain is Sarpanch of current panchvarsi, Since 2022.
Major places
1. Jhanda Chowk: Situated in the Heart of Raipura, Jhanda Chowk is one of the popular and old places in Raipura. It is a center of all public meetings, public events and festival celebration.
2. Sankat Mochan Dham: "Sankat Mochan = Hanuman" and "Dham = Place". Literal Meaning 'Place of Lord Hanuman'
3. Trigadda (Three Ways Center):
4. Foota: It is also referred to as Sanjay Nagar.
Education
Schools The town hosts schools including:- Govt. Higher Secondary School, Raipura Saraswati Gyan Mandir Seth Sukhai Lal Shishu Vidya Mandir Saraswati Shishu Mandir (Shri Ram Shiksha Dwara Sanchalit) Jodhan Singh School (English Medium)
College A private college named Rajiv Gandhi College is situated in the town.
Economy The economy is mainly based on agriculture.
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