Righa Garh - Rajnagar, Kendrapara
Righa Garh is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Righa Garh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Righa Garh is 395812. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Righa Garh 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 Righa Garh
As per Census 2011, Righa Garh village has a total population of 1,239 people, consisting of 611 males and 628 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 934 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 647 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Righa Garh are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,239 | 611 | 628 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 181 | 89 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 647 | 315 | 332 |
| Literate Population | 934 | 496 | 438 |
| Illiterate Population | 305 | 115 | 190 |
Nearby Villages of Righa Garh
Righa Garh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Righa Garh
Righa Garh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Righa Garh is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Righa Garh is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Righa Garh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Righa Garh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Righa Garh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Righa Garh 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 Righa Garh
Where is Righa Garh located?
Righa Garh village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Righa Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Righa Garh is Iswarpur.
What is the pincode of Righa Garh?
The pincode of Righa Garh is 754248.
What is the population of Righa Garh?
Righa Garh has a total population of 1,239, including 611 males and 628 females.
How many households are there in Righa Garh?
There are 247 households in Righa Garh.
What is the literacy rate in Righa Garh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Righa Garh is 75.38%. Male literacy is 81.18% and female literacy is 69.75%.