Raisunguda - Salipur, Cuttack

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raisunguda is 399649. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 754221 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Raisunguda

As per Census 2011, Raisunguda village has a total population of 2,632 people, consisting of 1,337 males and 1,295 females. The village has 604 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,075 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 508 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6321,3371,295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244135109
Scheduled Castes (SC)508257251
Literate Population2,0751,136939
Illiterate Population557201356

Nearby Villages of Raisunguda

Raisunguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadhangaNorth-East0.95 km
DhuansahiSouth0.99 km
KerangaSouth-West1.44 km
KalidahiNorth-West1.67 km
KusambiSouth-East2.03 km
SidhoWest2.08 km
KaramuanWest2.13 km
KanpurEast2.16 km
MirzapurNorth-East2.21 km
ChhotipadaNorth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raisunguda

Raisunguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

Banking and Postal Services in Raisunguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raisunguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raisunguda

Where is Raisunguda located?

Raisunguda village is located in Salipur Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raisunguda?

Raisunguda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Raisunguda?

The pincode of Raisunguda is 754221.

What is the population of Raisunguda?

Raisunguda has a total population of 2,632, including 1,337 males and 1,295 females.

How many households are there in Raisunguda?

There are 604 households in Raisunguda.

What is the literacy rate in Raisunguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raisunguda is 78.84%. Male literacy is 84.97% and female literacy is 72.51%.