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

As per Census 2011, Raikhola village has a total population of 179 people, consisting of 87 males and 92 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikhola are given below:

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