Raipur is a village situated in the Sardulgarh tehsil of Mansa district in the state of Punjab, India. It lies at an average elevation of 212 m (696 ft) and is geographically positioned at 29°54′20″ N 75°15′17″ E. Administratively, the village falls under the Jhunir development block and is governed by the Raipur Gram Panchayat.
According to the 2011 Census of India, Raipur had a population of 5,883 residing in 1,173 households. The gender distribution comprised 3,149 males (53.5 %) and 2,734 females (46.5 %), resulting in a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. The official language is Punjabi (written in the Gurmukhi script), which is also the predominant mother tongue of the inhabitants.
The village's demographic composition is primarily Sikh, with minority communities of Hindus and Muslims. Religious infrastructure includes the Gurudwara Sahib, which serves as the principal place of worship, along with three Sikh deras. Cultural practices feature communal gatherings under a local pipal tree and the use of a traditional “satth” (common meeting place).
Raipur is connected to several neighboring villages, including Baje Wala, Bire Wala Jattan, Jherian Wali, Tandian, Nangla, Peron, Behniwal, Bana Wala, Talwandi Aklia, Makha, and Chhapian Wali. The nearest urban centre is the city of Mansa, located approximately 21 km to the northeast, while Bathinda lies to the northwest and the state capital Chandigarh is about 203 km away.
Key data for Raipur:
- Country: India
- State: Punjab
- District: Mansa
- Tehsil: Sardulgarh
- PIN code: 151 505
- Telephone code: 01659‑268 ***
- Time zone: Indian Standard Time (UTC + 5:30)
The village is noted for its historical significance within the region and for its traditional agricultural lifestyle typical of rural Punjab.