Rata Panga - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Rata Panga is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Lanjura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rata Panga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rata Panga is 397014. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 754222 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Rata Panga 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 Rata Panga

According to the 2011 Census, Rata Panga village had a total population of 478 people, including 262 males and 216 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.86%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 60.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Rata Panga

Rata Panga 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 Rata Panga

Rata Panga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Rata Panga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Rata Panga is about 40 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 Rata Panga

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

Health Facilities in Rata Panga

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

FAQs about Rata Panga