Rakeshpanka - Mohana, Gajapati

Rakeshpanka is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karachabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakeshpanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakeshpanka is 413819. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Rakeshpanka 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 Rakeshpanka

According to the 2011 Census, Rakeshpanka village had a total population of 261 people, including 107 males and 154 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,439 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.63%, with male literacy at 55.06% and female literacy at 31.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakeshpanka

Rakeshpanka 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 Rakeshpanka

Rakeshpanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Rakeshpanka is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rakeshpanka is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakeshpanka

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

Health Facilities in Rakeshpanka

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

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