Rachaguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Rachaguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Malasapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rachaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rachaguda is 413712. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Rachaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Rachaguda village had a total population of 297 people, including 137 males and 160 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.67%, with male literacy at 62.73% and female literacy at 23.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Rachaguda

Rachaguda 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 Rachaguda

Rachaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Rachaguda is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rachaguda is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rachaguda

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

Health Facilities in Rachaguda

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

FAQs about Rachaguda