Raghunathapur - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Raghunathapur is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Akhuapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathapur is 402247. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Raghunathapur 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.

Population of Raghunathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathapur village had a total population of 485 people, including 250 males and 235 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 57.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur 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 Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Raghunathapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Raghunathapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathapur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathapur

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

FAQs about Raghunathapur