Raising - Nandapur, Koraput

Raising is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Padua and around 61 km from Koraput. Raising village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raising is 429658. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Raising

According to the 2011 Census, Raising village had a total population of 481 people, including 246 males and 235 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.17%, with male literacy at 55.84% and female literacy at 36.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Raising

Raising 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 Raising

Public transport in the Raising is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Raising is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Raising is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raising

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

Health Facilities in Raising

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

FAQs about Raising