Ragada - Dangadi, Jajpur

Ragada is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kalinganagar and around 53 km from Jajapur . Ranagundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragada is 400551. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 755019 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ragada

According to the 2011 Census, Ragada village had a total population of 2,180 people, including 1,117 males and 1,063 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.11%, with male literacy at 65.65% and female literacy at 46.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 974.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragada

Ragada 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 Ragada

Ragada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ragada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ragada is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragada

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

Health Facilities in Ragada

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

FAQs about Ragada