Rajanagar - Jaleswar, Balasore

Rajanagar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Jaleswar and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Sikharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajanagar is 391460. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Rajanagar

As per Census 2011, Rajanagar village has a total population of 731 people, consisting of 356 males and 375 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajanagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rajanagar

Rajanagar 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 Rajanagar

Rajanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Rajanagar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Rajanagar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajanagar

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

Health Facilities in Rajanagar

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

FAQs about Rajanagar