Rakhi - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Rakhi is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Dharmasala and around 55 km from Jajapur . Uttarpratap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhi is 401156. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Rakhi 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 Rakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhi village had a total population of 317 people, including 161 males and 156 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 75.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakhi

Rakhi 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 Rakhi

Rakhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Rakhi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakhi

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

Health Facilities in Rakhi

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

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