Rasapada - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Rasapada is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Patana and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Tendara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasapada is 385874. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rasapada

As per Census 2011, Rasapada village has a total population of 199 people, consisting of 91 males and 108 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasapada

Rasapada 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 Rasapada

Rasapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Rasapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Rasapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasapada

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

Health Facilities in Rasapada

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

FAQs about Rasapada