Raipal - Pallahara, Angul

Raipal is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Palalahada and around 116 km from Anugul . Jharbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipal is 403511. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Raipal 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 Raipal

According to the 2011 Census, Raipal village had a total population of 885 people, including 438 males and 447 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.38%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipal

Raipal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Raipal

Public transport in the Raipal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Raipal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Raipal is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raipal

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

Health Facilities in Raipal

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

FAQs about Raipal