Raipur is a census town in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated in the municipal area of Uttarakhand, it's one among the 7 blocks of Dehradun district.
Government institutions
The Institutions established by the government in Raipur are Maharana Pratap Sports College, INDIA OPTEL LIMITED (earlier known as Ordnance Factory), Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), and many more.
Geography
Raipur is located at 30.306°N 78.098°E / 30.306; 78.098. It has an average elevation of 663 metres (2,175 feet).
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census, Raipur had a population of 24,887. Males constitute 52% of the population, and females constitute 48%. Raipur has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 78%. In Raipur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schools and colleges
- KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA RAIPUR No.1
- KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA OEF DEHRADUN RAIPUR
- PAATHSHALA PLAY SCHOOL
- SAI GRACE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
- Govt. Inter College - Raipur
- Govt. P.G. College Maldevta (Raipur) Dehradun
- The OASIS
Historical places
- Khalanga War Memorial
- Kalinga Smarak
Hospitals
OFD Hospital.
CHC (Community Health Centre) Raipur.
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