Raksa - Barpali, Bargarh

Raksa is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Barapali and around 45 km from Bargarh. Roxa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksa is 380470. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Raksa

As per Census 2011, Raksa village has a total population of 997 people, consisting of 507 males and 490 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raksa

Raksa 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 Raksa

Raksa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Raksa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Raksa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raksa

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

Health Facilities in Raksa

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

FAQs about Raksa