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

As per Census 2011, Rasol village has a total population of 791 people, consisting of 382 males and 409 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 608 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population791382409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608179
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628379
Scheduled Tribes (ST)608286322
Literate Population288174114
Illiterate Population503208295

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaithatikiriEast0.90 km
MahabirapasiNorth-East1.23 km
BrahmanipalSouth-West1.84 km
SiariaSouth-East1.85 km
TentulipalSouth-West2.14 km
KaranjiapalSouth-East2.31 km
KhadikudEast2.55 km
KurumpalEast2.59 km
PanubahaliSouth2.77 km
KenduaNorth-East3.04 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rasol

Where is Rasol located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rasol?

Rasol is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rasol?

The pincode of Rasol is 758082.

What is the population of Rasol?

Rasol has a total population of 791, including 382 males and 409 females.

How many households are there in Rasol?

There are 154 households in Rasol.

What is the literacy rate in Rasol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasol is 36.41%. Male literacy is 45.55% and female literacy is 27.87%.