Rishipur - Asika, Ganjam

Rishipur is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Balichai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rishipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rishipur is 411232. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Rishipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rishipur

According to the 2011 Census, Rishipur village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 548 males and 586 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 92.80% and female literacy at 71.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rishipur

Rishipur 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 Rishipur

Rishipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Rishipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Rishipur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rishipur

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

Health Facilities in Rishipur

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

FAQs about Rishipur