Raghunathpur - Pallahara, Angul

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Khamar and around 98 km from Anugul . Injidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 403616. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Raghunathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raghunathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 305 people, including 148 males and 157 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.37%, with male literacy at 62.81% and female literacy at 34.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population305148157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592732
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)302146156
Literate Population1197643
Illiterate Population18672114

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParamanandapurNorth1.39 km
PadhanipalSouth-East1.45 km
FiringibahalNorth-East1.51 km
SandaSouth-West1.73 km
MandhataSouth2.32 km
BanarpalNorth2.33 km
JaganathapurSouth2.41 km
AloriNorth-West2.47 km
RengalmundaEast2.53 km
PadiamundaWest2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Raghunathpur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Raghunathpur is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raghunathpur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raghunathpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Raghunathpur

Where is Raghunathpur located?

Raghunathpur village is located in Pallahara Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpur is Injidi.

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Raghunathpur is 759118.

What is the population of Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur had a total population of 305, including 148 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur had 69 households.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpur was 48.37%. Male literacy was 62.81% and female literacy was 34.40%.