Raijuka - Mohana, Gajapati

Raijuka is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Adva and around 139 km from Paralakhemundi. Dengaskhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raijuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raijuka is 413616. The village covers a total geographical area of 22 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Raijuka 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 Raijuka

As per Census 2011, Raijuka village has a total population of 840 people, consisting of 413 males and 427 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raijuka

Raijuka 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 Raijuka

Raijuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Raijuka is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Raijuka is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raijuka

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

Health Facilities in Raijuka

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

FAQs about Raijuka