Rakshyasakuti - Kantamal, Boudh

Rakshyasakuti is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Manamunda and around 55 km from Baudh. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakshyasakuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakshyasakuti is 417951. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Rakshyasakuti

According to the 2011 Census, Rakshyasakuti village had a total population of 289 people, including 155 males and 134 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 65.45% and female literacy at 45.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakshyasakuti

Rakshyasakuti 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 Rakshyasakuti

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rakshyasakuti. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Rakshyasakuti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Rakshyasakuti is about 55 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 Rakshyasakuti

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

Health Facilities in Rakshyasakuti

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

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