Raitapara village, Kunda tehsil | Pincode 491559

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Raitapara is a village in Kunda mandal, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It has a population of 1,836 across 374 households with a literacy rate of 51.7%. The village is located at coordinates 20.040°N, 81.316°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sheshnarayan Chandravanshi

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LGD code: 439980
Pincode: 491559
Post office: Pandaria
Population: 1,836
Households: 374
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 899
Distance to district centre: 87 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Raipur: 139 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 419 km
Nearest railway station: Antagarh · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt. Hospital Keshkal · 29 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Raitapara compares

By population, Raitapara ranks #6 of 88 villages in Kunda mandal.

Literacy rate

51.7%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Raitapara: 51.7%
Kunda mandal: 50.2%
Kabeerdham district: 50.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,051

+74 vs mandal average

Raitapara: 1,051
Kunda mandal: 977

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Raitapara: 4.9
Kunda mandal: 4.8

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

Raitapara at a glance

Raitapara is a village of 1,836 people in 374 households (Census 2011) in Kunda tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, the 6th-largest of 88 villages in Kunda tehsil. Literacy is 52%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 50% and the sex ratio is 1,051 women per 1,000 men. It lies 87 km from the Kabeerdham district centre, 19 km from Antagarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 491559, served by Pandaria post office; the LGD village code is 439980. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt. Hospital Keshkal, 29 km away. The sarpanch is Sheshnarayan Chandravanshi, and the village votes in Antagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vikram Usendi. The population is estimated at 2,165 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Raitapara · this village	1,836	52%	—
Kesurbeda · Aamabeda	134	35%	1.4 km NW
Gedgaon · Aamabeda	384	43%	2.7 km SE
Yetegaon · Aamabeda	316	38%	2.7 km SE
Deogaon · Aamabeda	599	18%	2.7 km SE
Bodagaon · Aamabeda	256	40%	2.7 km SE
Kawagaon · Dhanora	443	30%	3.6 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Raitapara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PANDARIYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): RAITAPARA
Total area (ha): 581.44
Irrigated area (ha): 15,188
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Raitapara

LGD code: 439980
Pincode: 491559
Post office: Pandaria
Population (Census 2011): 1,836
Population (projected 2026): 2,165
Households: 374
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1051
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Coordinates: 20.03984°N, 81.31558°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Antagarh
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vikram Usendi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sheshnarayan Chandravanshi
Block / Mandal: Kunda

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 Kabeerdham district level

Then & Now

Raitapara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,836

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,165

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

374

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

441

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: 1,836Census 2011
Households: 374Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1652026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4412026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 826NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 43.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kabeerdham district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kabeerdham district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kabeerdham 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Raitapara

Mandal centre

Kunda · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kabeerdham · ≈ 87 km

≈ 2 h 59 min by car · 3 h 32 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur139 kmcapital
Hyderabad419 km
Chennai782 km
Kolkata782 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAntagarh19 km
Hospital / PHCGovt. Hospital Keshkal29 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India39 km
Petrol pumpAgni Bricks31 km
CollegeGovt. Gaind Singh48 km
Police stationPolice Station51 km

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What is the pincode of Raitapara?

The pincode of Raitapara, Kunda tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh is 491559. The post office is Pandaria.

Which post office delivers to Raitapara?

Mail for Raitapara is delivered through Pandaria post office, pincode 491559, in Kunda tehsil, Kabeerdham district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Raitapara located?

Raitapara is a village in Kunda tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Raitapara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raitapara village has a population of 1,836 across 374 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Raitapara?

The current sarpanch of Raitapara gram panchayat is Sheshnarayan Chandravanshi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raitapara in?

Raitapara falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raitapara in?

Raitapara falls under the Antagarh assembly constituency (AC #79) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Raitapara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raitapara village is 51.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Raitapara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raitapara village is 1051 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raitapara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Raitapara, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Raitapara from Kabeerdham district centre?

Raitapara is approximately 87 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kabeerdham district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Raitapara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raitapara village is 439980.

How big is Raitapara compared to other villages in Kunda tehsil?

Raitapara ranks 6 of 88 villages in Kunda tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,836 residents).

How far is Raitapara from Raipur?

Raitapara is about 139 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 180 km.

How far is Raitapara from Hyderabad?

Raitapara is about 419 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 545 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Raitapara?

Antagarh is the nearest railway station to Raitapara, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raitapara?

Govt. Hospital Keshkal is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raitapara, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Raitapara?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Raitapara, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 51 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Raitapara?

Agni Bricks is the nearest petrol pump to Raitapara, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Raitapara?

Raitapara falls under Antagarh assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Vikram Usendi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Raitapara?

Raitapara is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Raitapara in 2026?

Raitapara is estimated at 2,165 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,836 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Raitapara in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Raitapara in Kabeerdham district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Raitapara?

Sheshnarayan Chandravanshi is the sarpanch of Raitapara gram panchayat, Kunda tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kunda tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)