Rajanagar - Athgarh, Cuttack

Rajanagar is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Athagad and around 30 km from Cuttack. Rajanagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajanagar is 399112. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 754029 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rajanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabati-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Rajanagar village had a total population of 2,261 people, including 1,158 males and 1,103 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 76.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajanagar

Rajanagar 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 Rajanagar

Rajanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Rajanagar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Rajanagar 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 Rajanagar

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

Health Facilities in Rajanagar

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

FAQs about Rajanagar