Raisili - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Raisili is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Toyaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raisili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raisili is 428558. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Raisili

According to the 2011 Census, Raisili village had a total population of 263 people, including 129 males and 134 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.01%, with male literacy at 31.73% and female literacy at 12.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Raisili

Raisili 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 Raisili

Public transport in the Raisili is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Raisili is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Raisili is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raisili

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

Health Facilities in Raisili

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

FAQs about Raisili