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

According to the 2011 Census, Raulia village had a total population of 758 people, including 387 males and 371 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.48%, with male literacy at 93.96% and female literacy at 81.02%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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