Raghunathpur - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Marsaghai and around 50 km from Kendrapara . Patalipanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 396972. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 754244 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathpur

As per Census 2011, Raghunathpur village has a total population of 579 people, consisting of 300 males and 279 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 107 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population579300279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603525
Literate Population472249223
Illiterate Population1075156

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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)
RamachandrapurEast1.21 km
PatalipankaSouth-West1.23 km
TekarapangaNorth1.61 km
KoratapangaNorth-West1.66 km
AnantapurNorth-East1.87 km
DekaniWest2.01 km
NarayanpurNorth2.35 km
TaradeipurNorth-East2.62 km
KrushnachandrapurSouth2.72 km
PurusottampurNorth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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 Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Raghunathpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Raghunathpur is about 50 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 Raghunathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

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

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

FAQs about Raghunathpur

Where is Raghunathpur located?

Raghunathpur village is located in Mahakalapada Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpur is Patalipanka.

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Raghunathpur is 754244.

What is the population of Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur has a total population of 579, including 300 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathpur?

There are 122 households in Raghunathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpur is 81.52%. Male literacy is 83.00% and female literacy is 79.93%.