Rakala - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Rakala is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bhusan Steel Limited and around 55 km from Dhenkanal. Sanjapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakala is 402972. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 759128 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rakala

As per Census 2011, Rakala village has a total population of 636 people, consisting of 326 males and 310 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakala

Rakala 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 Rakala

Rakala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Rakala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Rakala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakala

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

Health Facilities in Rakala

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

FAQs about Rakala