Indian Village Directory

Raipura Village

Raipura is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240372, the Census 2011 record lists 237 people in 46 households and the reported area is 26 hectares. The local references include Kurma Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 22 km.

In short:

Raipura is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240372 and 237 people in 46 households.

Village Code240372
Population237
Households46
Area26 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj

Detailed village profile

Raipura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 237 people, 26 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Raipura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Shambhuganj
CD Block Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat KURMA
  • Raipura falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240372.
  • The record lists 237 people living in 46 households.
  • The reported village area is 26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Raipura
Census Village Code
240372
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Kurma
Households
46
Population
237
Male Population
127
Female Population
110
Sex Ratio
866.14
Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813201
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 911.54 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.15 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raipura in the official administrative record. Census village code 240372, Kurma Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240372
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurma

Location and Distance

Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Raipura, about 22 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 237 people in 46 households, with 127 male residents and 110 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Raipura. Population density works out to about 911.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
46
Total Population
237
Male Population
127
Female Population
110
Sex Ratio
866.14
Average Household Size
5.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Raipura include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
24.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Raipura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Raipura include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raipura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 24.3 hectares and irrigated land is 24.3 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.3
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
24.3

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Raipura

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Uco Bank 2 40%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 813201 Munger Asarganj Asarganj (Ct) Distt. Munger V and Po Asarganj Asarganj, Munger, Bihar, 813201
State Bank of India CRM 813201 Munger Asarganj Asarganj (Ct) Asarganj, Darha Tehsil Asarganj, Darha Tehsil, Munger, Bihar, 813201
Uco Bank ATM 813201 Munger Asarganj Asarganj (Ct) Dist- Munger at- Vikrampur Po- Asarganj Ps- Asarganj, Munger, Bihar, 813201
State Bank of India ATM 813201 Munger Asarganj Asarganj (Ct) Asarganj Hat Road Munger Asarganj Hat Road Munger, Munger, Bihar, 813201
Uco Bank ATM 813201 Munger Asarganj Makwa Bihar Po Makwa Via-Asarganj Dist-Munger, Munger, Bihar, 813201

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raipura village located?

Raipura is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Raipura village in?

Raipura village is in Banka district.

Which state is Raipura village in?

Raipura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Raipura under?

Raipura comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Raipura?

The Census village code of Raipura is 240372.

Which Gram Panchayat is Raipura under?

Raipura is listed under KURMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Raipura village?

The village record lists 237 people and 46 households for Raipura.

How many households are in Raipura village?

The village record lists 46 households for Raipura.

What is the male and female population of Raipura?

The record lists 127 male residents and 110 female residents for Raipura.

What is the sex ratio of Raipura village?

The sex ratio of Raipura is 866.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raipura village?

The reported geographical area of Raipura is 26 hectares.

What is the population density of Raipura village?

The approximate population density of Raipura is 911.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raipura?

The nearest town listed for Raipura is Sultanganj, about 22 km away.

How far is Raipura from the district headquarters?

Raipura is about 40 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raipura from the sub-district headquarters?

Raipura is about 4 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Raipura?

For Raipura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 24.3 hectares and irrigated land is 24.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Raipura?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raipura. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Raipura.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.