Rajapur - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Rajapur is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Sanjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 396323. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 480 people, including 233 males and 247 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.71%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Rajapur 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 Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Rajapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Rajapur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in Rajapur

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

FAQs about Rajapur