Rahamba - Rasulpur, Jajpur

Rahamba is a village situated in the Rasulpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Kuakhia and around 33 km from Jajapur . Rahamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahamba is 401550. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 755009 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Rahamba 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 Rahamba

According to the 2011 Census, Rahamba village had a total population of 1,146 people, including 559 males and 587 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 91.60% and female literacy at 77.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahamba

Rahamba 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 Rahamba

Rahamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Rahamba is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Rahamba is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahamba

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

Health Facilities in Rahamba

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

FAQs about Rahamba