Raipala - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal
Raipala is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipala is 402455. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Raipala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Raipala
Raipala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mandiapada | South-East | 0.71 km |
| Kalada | South-West | 1.47 km |
| Ghotaringa | North-West | 2.06 km |
| Kantol | East | 2.27 km |
| Budhibili | South | 2.36 km |
| Chilida | East | 2.41 km |
| Baiganapal | North-East | 2.65 km |
| Karagola | South | 3.15 km |
| Akhupal | South-West | 3.39 km |
| Biripal | North | 3.68 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Raipala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raipala. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Raipala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Raipala is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raipala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raipala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Raipala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raipala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Raipala
Where is Raipala located?
Raipala village is located in Kankadahad Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raipala?
The Gram Panchayat of Raipala is Kantol.
What is the pincode of Raipala?
The pincode of Raipala is 759028.