Raula - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara
Raula is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Marsaghai and around 45 km from Kendrapara . Teragan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raula is 396929. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Raula 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.
Nearby Villages of Raula
Raula 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nandanpur | South | 0.75 km |
| Subala | East | 1.01 km |
| Belar | North-West | 1.24 km |
| Madhusudanpur | South | 1.46 km |
| Taradeipur | South-West | 1.76 km |
| Purusottampur | South | 1.87 km |
| Srirampur | South-East | 2.07 km |
| Gokha Khati | East | 2.11 km |
| Samantsingharpur | North | 2.41 km |
| Goja Bandha | North-East | 2.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Raula
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Raula. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Raula is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Raula is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Raula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Raula
Where is Raula located?
Raula village is located in Mahakalapada Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raula?
The Gram Panchayat of Raula is Teragan.
What is the pincode of Raula?
The pincode of Raula is 754141.