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

As per Census 2011, Rachaguda village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 137 males and 160 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,167 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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