Raipur (रायपुर) — Dandkhora, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225465
Pincode: 855114
Population: 3,216
Households: 754
Literacy rate: 46%
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,507

Census 2011 · in context

How Raipur compares

Literacy rate

46.0%

−2.8% vs mandal average

Raipur: 46.0%
Dandkhora mandal: 48.8%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

874

−53 vs mandal average

Raipur: 874
Dandkhora mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.4 vs mandal average

Raipur: 4.3
Dandkhora mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Raipur

LGD code: 225465
Pincode: 855114
Population (Census 2011): 3,216
Population (projected 2026): 3,792
Households: 754
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 874
Literacy rate: 46.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: hama tudu
Block / Mandal: Dandkhora
Nearest railway station: Ranipatra (4.7 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Raipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,216

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,792

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

754

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

889

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,216Census 2011
Households: 754Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,7922026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 889

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Raipur on the mapरायपुर

Centred on Dandkhora mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Raipur · Dandkhora mandal area

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Ranipatra
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Railway · station
Rautara
📍 6.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Raipur?

The pincode of Raipur, Dandkhora mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855114.

In which district is Raipur located?

Raipur is a village in Dandkhora mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Raipur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raipur village has a population of 3,216 across 754 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Raipur?

The current sarpanch of Raipur gram panchayat is hama tudu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raipur in?

Raipur falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raipur in?

Raipur falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Raipur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raipur village is 46.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Raipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raipur village is 874 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Raipur?

The nearest railway station to Raipur is Ranipatra (~4.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raipur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Raipur, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Raipur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raipur village is 225465.

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How Raipur compares

Key facts — Raipur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Raipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Raipur?

In which district is Raipur located?

What is the population of Raipur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Raipur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raipur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raipur in?

What is the literacy rate in Raipur?

What is the sex ratio in Raipur?

What is the nearest railway station to Raipur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raipur?

What is the LGD code of Raipur?

Raipur on the mapरायपुर

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Raipur

What is the pincode of Raipur?

In which district is Raipur located?

What is the population of Raipur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Raipur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raipur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raipur in?

What is the literacy rate in Raipur?

What is the sex ratio in Raipur?

What is the nearest railway station to Raipur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raipur?

What is the LGD code of Raipur?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Raipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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