Rahanian - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Rahanian is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Ranania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahanian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahanian is 394564. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rahanian

As per Census 2011, Rahanian village has a total population of 2,017 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 990 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,483 literate and 534 illiterate residents. Additionally, 887 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahanian

Rahanian 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 Rahanian

Rahanian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Rahanian is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Rahanian is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahanian

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

Health Facilities in Rahanian

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

FAQs about Rahanian