Rasol - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Rasol is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Daitari and around 65 km from Kendujhar. Rasol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasol is 386847. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 758082 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Rasol 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 Rasol

According to the 2011 Census, Rasol village had a total population of 791 people, including 382 males and 409 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.64%, with male literacy at 57.81% and female literacy at 34.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasol

Rasol 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 Rasol

Rasol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Rasol is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Rasol is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasol

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

Health Facilities in Rasol

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

FAQs about Rasol