Rahadpur - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Rahadpur is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Jenapur and around 65 km from Jajapur . Mahisara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahadpur is 401457. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Rahadpur

As per Census 2011, Rahadpur village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 125 males and 111 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population236125111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321616
Scheduled Tribes (ST)236125111
Literate Population1187246
Illiterate Population1185365

Nearby Villages of Rahadpur

Rahadpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaikerapurSouth1.51 km
DankariNorth-East1.85 km
ErapadaSouth-West1.86 km
SanabrahmapurSouth2.25 km
SolagadiaSouth-West2.27 km
TotasinghaSouth-East2.32 km
SamparuSouth-East2.37 km
KesardaWest2.52 km
KampiraSouth2.61 km
PanchakenduSouth-West3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahadpur

Rahadpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Rahadpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Rahadpur 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 Rahadpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rahadpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rahadpur

Where is Rahadpur located?

Rahadpur village is located in Dharmasala Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahadpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahadpur is Mahisara.

What is the pincode of Rahadpur?

The pincode of Rahadpur is 755023.

What is the population of Rahadpur?

Rahadpur has a total population of 236, including 125 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Rahadpur?

There are 41 households in Rahadpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rahadpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahadpur is 50.00%. Male literacy is 57.60% and female literacy is 41.44%.