Indian Village Directory
Raipura Village
Raipura is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240373, the Census 2011 record lists 48 people in 8 households and the reported area is 1 hectares. The local references include Kurma Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 20 km.
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Quick answer: Raipura is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240373 and 48 people in 8 households.
Village Code240373
Population48
Households8
Area1 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Raipura
- Census Village Code
- 240373
- 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
- 8
- Population
- 48
- Male Population
- 21
- Female Population
- 27
- Sex Ratio
- 1,285.71
- Area
- 1 hectares
- Area
- 0.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Raipura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 48 people, 1 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Raipura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockShambhuganj
Gram PanchayatKURMA
- Raipura falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240373.
- The record lists 48 people living in 8 households.
- The reported village area is 1 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, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density4,800 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share50%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 240373, Kurma Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- Village Census Code
- 240373
- 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 20 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shambhuganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Banka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sultanganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1 hectares
- Area
- 0.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 48 people in 8 households, with 21 male residents and 27 female residents. The average household size is 6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Raipura. Population density works out to about 4,800 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 8
- Total Population
- 48
- Male Population
- 21
- Female Population
- 27
- Sex Ratio
- 1,285.71
- Average Household Size
- 6.0
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Raipura list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 8
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.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Raipura include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Raipura is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Raipura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 1 hectares and irrigated land is 0.5 hectares (50% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Terracota Pot
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Hand Tools
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 0.5
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
50% |
| CRM |
1 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
1 |
50% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
813211 |
Banka |
Shambhuganj |
Karsop |
Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211 |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
CRM |
813211 |
Banka |
Shambhuganj |
Karsop |
Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96… |
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 240373.
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 48 people and 8 households for Raipura.
How many households are in Raipura village?
The village record lists 8 households for Raipura.
What is the male and female population of Raipura?
The record lists 21 male residents and 27 female residents for Raipura.
What is the sex ratio of Raipura village?
The sex ratio of Raipura is 1,285.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Raipura village?
The reported geographical area of Raipura is 1 hectares.
What is the population density of Raipura village?
The approximate population density of Raipura is 4,800 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 20 km away.
How far is Raipura from the district headquarters?
Raipura is about 45 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Raipura from the sub-district headquarters?
Raipura is about 5 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Raipura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Raipura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Raipura?
For Raipura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 1 hectares and irrigated land is 0.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Raipura?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raipura. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.