Rakala

Rakala is a village located in Bhusan Steel Limited tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Bhusan Steel Limited (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Sanjapada is the gram panchayat of Rakala village.

Here you can discover what makes Rakala unique in its vibrant Bhusan Steel Limited-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Rakala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rakala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rakala is 402972. The village spans a total geographical area of 218 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759128. Anugul is nearest town to Rakala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rakala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rakala

Population of Rakala

According to the 2011 Census, Rakala has a total population of about 636, with approximately 326 males and 310 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 81 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.43%, with male literacy at about 83.44% and female literacy near 62.90%. There are around 138 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rakala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rakala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rakala. As per the 2011 stats, Rakala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rakala

Knowing the nearby villages of Rakala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rakala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakala