Raghunathapur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Raghunathapur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Chamakhandi and around 10 km from Chatrapur. Narandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathapur is 412145. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 760007 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Raghunathapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raghunathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathapur village had a total population of 2,905 people, including 1,436 males and 1,469 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.52%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur 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 Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur 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 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Raghunathapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Raghunathapur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathapur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathapur

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

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