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

As per Census 2011, Rahamba village has a total population of 1,146 people, consisting of 559 males and 587 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,146559587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337162
Scheduled Castes (SC)459226233
Literate Population854447407
Illiterate Population292112180

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SadanandapurNorth-East1.15 km
Karajanga ChhakSouth-East1.58 km
SerapurNorth1.59 km
ChandipurEast1.69 km
GarualWest1.98 km
Sana RampeiEast2.02 km
BiswambarpurSouth-East2.12 km
Prathama KhandiSouth2.16 km
RasulpurNorth-East2.18 km
KuakhiaEast2.29 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Rahamba

Where is Rahamba located?

Rahamba village is located in Rasulpur Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahamba?

Rahamba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rahamba?

The pincode of Rahamba is 755009.

What is the population of Rahamba?

Rahamba has a total population of 1,146, including 559 males and 587 females.

How many households are there in Rahamba?

There are 231 households in Rahamba.

What is the literacy rate in Rahamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahamba is 74.52%. Male literacy is 79.96% and female literacy is 69.34%.