Raghunathapur - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Raghunathapur is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Harichandanpur and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Harichandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathapur is 386739. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathapur village had a total population of 588 people, including 307 males and 281 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 85.35% and female literacy at 62.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur 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 Raghunathapur

Raghunathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Raghunathapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Raghunathapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathapur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathapur

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

FAQs about Raghunathapur