Rajapalla - Chilika, Khordha

Rajapalla is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Banapur and around 80 km from Khordha . Nimakheta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapalla is 408518. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rajapalla

As per Census 2011, Rajapalla village has a total population of 262 people, consisting of 122 males and 140 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 104 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapalla

Rajapalla 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 Rajapalla

Rajapalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Rajapalla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Rajapalla is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapalla

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

Health Facilities in Rajapalla

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

FAQs about Rajapalla