Ragada - Sukinda, Jajpur

Ragada is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kaliapani and around 86 km from Jajapur . Chingudiapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragada is 400521. The village covers a total geographical area of 491 hectares and falls under the 755026 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 56 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 1,807 people, including 911 males and 896 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.41%, with male literacy at 65.44% and female literacy at 45.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 988.

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

Public transport in the Ragada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Ragada is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ragada is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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