Rajapada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Rajapada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tundala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapada is 422277. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Rajapada

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapada village had a total population of 578 people, including 296 males and 282 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapada

Rajapada 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 Rajapada

Rajapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Rajapada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rajapada is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapada

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

Health Facilities in Rajapada

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

FAQs about Rajapada