Ragapur - Kodala, Ganjam

Ragapur is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Badakhairakhama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragapur is 411678. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ragapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ragapur village had a total population of 688 people, including 341 males and 347 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.93%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 43.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragapur

Ragapur 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 Ragapur

Ragapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Ragapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ragapur is about 65 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 Ragapur

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

Health Facilities in Ragapur

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

FAQs about Ragapur