Raiganda - Mohana, Gajapati

Raiganda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Adva and around 150 km from Paralakhemundi. Paniganda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raiganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiganda is 413475. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Raiganda 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 Raiganda

According to the 2011 Census, Raiganda village had a total population of 107 people, including 55 males and 52 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.96%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 34.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiganda

Raiganda 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 Raiganda

Raiganda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Raiganda is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Raiganda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raiganda

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

Health Facilities in Raiganda

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

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