Raulia - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Raulia is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raulia is 395692. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Raulia

As per Census 2011, Raulia village has a total population of 758 people, consisting of 387 males and 371 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 580 literate and 178 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population758387371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955639
Literate Population580311269
Illiterate Population17876102

Nearby Villages of Raulia

Raulia 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)
KujipurSouth0.59 km
BadapankaNorth-West0.67 km
IswarpurNorth-East1.18 km
AnantapurNorth-East1.22 km
TrailokyapurSouth-West1.34 km
TaneipadaNorth1.51 km
EndulapurEast1.91 km
TarapadaSouth2.02 km
Upulei-diaNorth-East2.17 km
JayanagarSouth-East2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raulia

Raulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Raulia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Raulia 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 Raulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Raulia

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

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

FAQs about Raulia

Where is Raulia located?

Raulia village is located in Rajkanika Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Raulia is Jayanagar.

What is the pincode of Raulia?

The pincode of Raulia is 754220.

What is the population of Raulia?

Raulia has a total population of 758, including 387 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Raulia?

There are 140 households in Raulia.

What is the literacy rate in Raulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raulia is 76.52%. Male literacy is 80.36% and female literacy is 72.51%.