Rakam

Rakam is a village located in Nayakote tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 75km away from sub-district headquarter Nayakote (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Talakadakala is the gram panchayat of Rakam village.

Here you can discover what makes Rakam unique in its vibrant Nayakote-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Rakam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rakam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rakam is 386219. The village spans a total geographical area of 661 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758018. Kendujhar is nearest town to Rakam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rakam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Telkoi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rakam

Population of Rakam

According to the 2011 Census, Rakam has a total population of about 452, with approximately 218 males and 234 females. The sex ratio is around 1073 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 357. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.82%, with male literacy at about 47.25% and female literacy near 32.91%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rakam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rakam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rakam. As per the 2011 stats, Rakam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rakam

Knowing the nearby villages of Rakam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rakam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakam