Indian Village Directory

Rapewada Village

Rapewada is an inhabited village in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537844, the Census 2011 record lists 1,762 people in 377 households and the reported area is 551 hectares. The local references include Gondiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 6 km.

In short:

Rapewada is a village in Gondiya Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537844 and 1,762 people in 377 households.

Village Code537844
Population1,762
Households377
Area551 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Detailed village profile

Rapewada at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,762 people, 551 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Rapewada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
Taluka Gondiya
CD Block Gondiya
  • Rapewada falls under Gondiya Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537844.
  • The record lists 1,762 people living in 377 households.
  • The reported village area is 551 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Rapewada
Census Village Code
537844
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gondiya
Sub-district Census Code
04046
CD Block
Gondiya
Households
377
Population
1,762
Male Population
905
Female Population
857
Sex Ratio
946.96
Area
551 hectares
Area
5.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
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 319.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.47% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.44% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 42% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rapewada in the official administrative record. Census village code 537844 and Gondiya CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04046
Village Census Code
537844
CD Block Code
0097
CD Block Name
Gondiya

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Rapewada, about 6 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
551 hectares
Area
5.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,762 people in 377 households, with 905 male residents and 857 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 6.47% and ST share is 2.44% for Rapewada. Population density works out to about 319.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
377
Total Population
1,762
Male Population
905
Female Population
857
Sex Ratio
946.96
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
114
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
49
SC Population Share
6.47
ST Population
43
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
21
ST Population Share
2.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rapewada list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Rapewada. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rapewada include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
50 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rapewada include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Rapewada include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rapewada is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rapewada show that net sown area is 402 hectares and irrigated land is 169 hectares (42% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
63 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
402.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
233 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
169.0
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
83 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rapewada village located?

Rapewada is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Rapewada village in?

Rapewada village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Rapewada village in?

Rapewada village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Rapewada under?

Rapewada comes under Gondiya Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rapewada?

The Census village code of Rapewada is 537844.

What is the population of Rapewada village?

The village record lists 1,762 people and 377 households for Rapewada.

How many households are in Rapewada village?

The village record lists 377 households for Rapewada.

What is the male and female population of Rapewada?

The record lists 905 male residents and 857 female residents for Rapewada.

What is the sex ratio of Rapewada village?

The sex ratio of Rapewada is 946.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rapewada village?

The reported geographical area of Rapewada is 551 hectares.

What is the population density of Rapewada village?

The approximate population density of Rapewada is 319.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rapewada?

The nearest town listed for Rapewada is Gondiya, about 6 km away.

How far is Rapewada from the district headquarters?

Rapewada is about 6 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rapewada from the sub-district headquarters?

Rapewada is about 6 km from Gondiya, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rapewada?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Rapewada.

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

For Rapewada, net sown area is 402 hectares and irrigated land is 169 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Rapewada.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rapewada.

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.