Rigdol - Titlagarh, Balangir

Rigdol is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bijepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rigdol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rigdol is 421589. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rigdol

According to the 2011 Census, Rigdol village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 630 males and 663 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.00%, with male literacy at 70.43% and female literacy at 44.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Rigdol

Rigdol 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 Rigdol

Rigdol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikir, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Rigdol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rigdol is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rigdol

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

Health Facilities in Rigdol

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

FAQs about Rigdol