Rajmoter - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Rajmoter is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhilpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajmoter village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajmoter is 423954. The village covers a total geographical area of 465 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Rajmoter 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 Rajmoter

As per Census 2011, Rajmoter village has a total population of 1,845 people, consisting of 929 males and 916 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 1,062 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,845929916
Child Population (0–6 yrs)262141121
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397168
Literate Population783485298
Illiterate Population1,062444618

Nearby Villages of Rajmoter

Rajmoter 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)
ChhilpaNorth2.27 km
TurihaldiSouth-West2.52 km
BikramgudaEast2.62 km
GadiajorSouth-East2.79 km
GodabhanjaNorth-East3.48 km
KulihariNorth-West3.51 km
KuturuNorth-East3.97 km
DharamgarhEast4.05 km
PipalaSouth4.10 km
KankeriNorth5.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajmoter

Rajmoter 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 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Rajmoter is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rajmoter is about 53 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 Rajmoter

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rajmoter

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rajmoter

Where is Rajmoter located?

Rajmoter village is located in Dharamgarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajmoter?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajmoter is Chhilpa.

What is the pincode of Rajmoter?

The pincode of Rajmoter is 766015.

What is the population of Rajmoter?

Rajmoter has a total population of 1,845, including 929 males and 916 females.

How many households are there in Rajmoter?

There are 458 households in Rajmoter.

What is the literacy rate in Rajmoter?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajmoter is 42.44%. Male literacy is 52.21% and female literacy is 32.53%.