Vibrant urban neighbourhood. Connected community. Growing opportunities.
Railway Colony is a Ward in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the Bilaspur Zone and is part of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) area, home to a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and civic amenities. With a livability score of 61.7/100 (Grade B), this area reflects the urban character of the city.
Railway Colony has 21 hospitals/clinics, 20 schools, 20 pharmacies, 20 banks, 20 markets/shops, 20 restaurants, 20 religious places, 10 transport services within easy reach. The area is well-served with excellent urban amenities making daily life convenient.
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Railway Colony is 87 (Satisfactory). Green vegetation covers approximately 59.8% of the area (NDVI: 0.237). Water quality shows TDS of 300 ppm and pH of 7.3 with 6.0 hours of daily supply.
Railway Colony is connected to the broader Raipur city road network. Major roads and NH-53 connect this area to other parts of the city and beyond. Raipur Junction railway station and Swami Vivekananda Airport provide intercity connectivity. Additionally, 10 transport service(s) operate nearby.
Railway Colony has 20 educational institution(s) within 1 km radius. These include Curious Cubs World School, PR Salon And Academy, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Government Higher Secondary School, DEVKINANDAN GIRLS HR. SEC. SCHOOL, BILASPUR, Saraswati Shishu Mandir Higher Secondary School Bilaspur, St Xavier High School Sarkanda, Swami Aatmanand Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School Sarkanda Bilaspur and more. Raipur has a well-established network of schools ranging from government institutions to private English-medium schools.
Evaluates availability of emergency services โ police, fire stations, hospitals, and pharmacies from Google Maps & OSM data. Railway Colony could benefit from improved emergency service coverage.
The flood risk score for Railway Colony is 27.5/100 (Low Risk). Earthquake risk is rated 10.0/100. Raipur falls in Seismic Zone II (Low Damage Risk Zone) as per IS 1893:2016.
Railway Colony is part of Raipur's urban fabric with established residential communities. The area benefits from existing civic infrastructure, markets, and social connections. With Raipur being the capital and largest city of Chhattisgarh, real estate and commercial opportunities continue to grow in established wards like this.
Air Quality, Water, Sanitation, Amenities, Green Cover, Flood Risk and 15 parameters analyzed
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