Raksa

Raksa is a village located in Barapali tehsil of Bargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Barapali (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bargarh. As per 2009 stats, Roxa is the gram panchayat of Raksa village.

Here you can discover what makes Raksa unique in its vibrant Barapali-Bargarh region. You’ll see Raksa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raksa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raksa is 380470. The village spans a total geographical area of 433 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768029. Barpali is nearest town to Raksa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raksa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijepur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raksa

Population of Raksa

According to the 2011 Census, Raksa has a total population of about 997, with approximately 507 males and 490 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 293 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 93. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.65%, with male literacy at about 58.78% and female literacy near 44.29%. There are around 280 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raksa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raksa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raksa. As per the 2011 stats, Raksa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raksa

Knowing the nearby villages of Raksa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raksa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raksa