Rekpur - Narala, Kalahandi

Rekpur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Narla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rekpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rekpur is 422765. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Rekpur 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 Rekpur

As per Census 2011, Rekpur village has a total population of 1,379 people, consisting of 691 males and 688 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rekpur

Rekpur 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 Rekpur

Public transport in the Rekpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Rekpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rekpur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rekpur

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

Health Facilities in Rekpur

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

FAQs about Rekpur