Raitola - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Raitola is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sainkul and around 100 km from Kendujhar. Alati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raitola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raitola is 387330. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Raitola

According to the 2011 Census, Raitola village had a total population of 874 people, including 435 males and 439 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.09%, with male literacy at 93.42% and female literacy at 80.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Raitola

Raitola 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 Raitola

Raitola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Raitola is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Raitola is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raitola

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

Health Facilities in Raitola

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

FAQs about Raitola