Rajas - Balipatna, Khordha

Rajas is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Rajasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajas is 407679. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rajas

As per Census 2011, Rajas village has a total population of 6,255 people, consisting of 3,149 males and 3,106 females. The village has 1,459 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 606 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,992 literate and 1,263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajas

Rajas 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 Rajas

Rajas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Rajas is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Rajas is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajas

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

Health Facilities in Rajas

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

FAQs about Rajas