Rakala

Block / Tehsil Bhusan Steel Limited
District Dhenkanal
State Odisha

About Rakala

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Rakala village is 402972. Rakala village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 218 hectares. Rakala has a total population of 636 peoples, out of which male population is 326 while female population is 310. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of rakala village is 73.43% out of which 83.44% males and 62.90% females are literate. There are about 138 houses in rakala village. Pincode of rakala village locality is 759128.

When it comes to administration, Rakala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Rakala village comes under Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency & Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. Anugul is nearest town to rakala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Rakala

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 636 326 310
Literate Population 467 272 195
Illiterate Population 169 54 115

Connectivity of Rakala

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Rakala

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakala

Where is Rakala located?

Rakala village is situated in Bhusan Steel Limited Tehsil, within the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rakala?

The Gram Panchayat of Rakala is Sanjapada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Rakala?

The pincode of Rakala is 759128, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Rakala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rakala is 636, with 326 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Rakala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Rakala village has a total of 138 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rakala as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rakala is 73.43%. The male literacy rate is 83.44%, while the female literacy rate is 62.90%.