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

According to the 2011 Census, Rajas village had a total population of 6,255 people, including 3,149 males and 3,106 females, living in 1,459 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.37%, with male literacy at 93.97% and female literacy at 82.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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