Rajuapatana - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Rajuapatana is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Madhusahupatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajuapatana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajuapatana is 403354. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Rajuapatana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rajuapatana

As per Census 2011, Rajuapatana village has a total population of 548 people, consisting of 302 males and 246 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajuapatana

Rajuapatana 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 Rajuapatana

Rajuapatana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Rajuapatana is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajuapatana

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

Health Facilities in Rajuapatana

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

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