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

As per Census 2011, Raghunathapur village has a total population of 588 people, consisting of 307 males and 281 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raghunathapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population588307281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593425
Scheduled Castes (SC)633330
Scheduled Tribes (ST)955144
Literate Population394233161
Illiterate Population19474120

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarichandanpurSouth-East1.03 km
BrajamohanpurNorth-West1.44 km
MakasukhilaNorth1.53 km
AkhupalWest1.62 km
JaunlipokhariSouth1.78 km
GopinathapurNorth2.04 km
SingibilaSouth-West2.41 km
PauchhiaNorth-East2.41 km
ManoharpurWest2.42 km
LaxmipurNorth-West3.13 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Raghunathapur

Where is Raghunathapur located?

Raghunathapur village is located in Harichandanpur Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathapur is Harichandanpur.

What is the pincode of Raghunathapur?

The pincode of Raghunathapur is 758028.

What is the population of Raghunathapur?

Raghunathapur has a total population of 588, including 307 males and 281 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathapur?

There are 132 households in Raghunathapur.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathapur is 67.01%. Male literacy is 75.90% and female literacy is 57.30%.