Raigada - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Raigada is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahakalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raigada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raigada is 397065. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 754212 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Raigada 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 Raigada

According to the 2011 Census, Raigada village had a total population of 428 people, including 221 males and 207 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.53%, with male literacy at 94.42% and female literacy at 76.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Raigada

Raigada 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 Raigada

Public transport in the Raigada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Raigada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Raigada 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 Raigada

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

Health Facilities in Raigada

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

FAQs about Raigada