Raghunathapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Raghunathapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathapur is 422940. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathapur

As per Census 2011, Raghunathapur village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 163 males and 157 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 170 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur 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 Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Raghunathapur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Raghunathapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathapur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathapur

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

FAQs about Raghunathapur