# Raipura, Panna

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:
| 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.