Raikhola - Patrapur, Ganjam

Raikhola is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 74 km from Ramagiri and around 97 km from Chatrapur. Ankuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikhola is 413366. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Raikhola

According to the 2011 Census, Raikhola village had a total population of 179 people, including 87 males and 92 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.09%, with male literacy at 19.75% and female literacy at 7.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikhola

Raikhola 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 Raikhola

Raikhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Raikhola is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Raikhola is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikhola

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

Health Facilities in Raikhola

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

FAQs about Raikhola