Rahurahaldi - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Rahurahaldi is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Badbasul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahurahaldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahurahaldi is 423965. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rahurahaldi

According to the 2011 Census, Rahurahaldi village had a total population of 1,468 people, including 706 males and 762 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.69%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahurahaldi

Rahurahaldi 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 Rahurahaldi

Rahurahaldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Rahurahaldi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rahurahaldi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahurahaldi

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

Health Facilities in Rahurahaldi

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

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