Rapeya - Khaira, Balasore

Rapeya is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Similia and around 62 km from Baleshwar. Kapeya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rapeya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rapeya is 394198. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rapeya

According to the 2011 Census, Rapeya village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 660 males and 718 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 62.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Rapeya

Rapeya 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 Rapeya

Rapeya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Rapeya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Rapeya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rapeya

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

Health Facilities in Rapeya

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

FAQs about Rapeya