Rajgarh - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Rajgarh is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Barsahi and around 35 km from Baripada. Paunsia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajgarh is 390638. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Rajgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Rajgarh village had a total population of 350 people, including 171 males and 179 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.98%, with male literacy at 61.84% and female literacy at 40.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajgarh

Rajgarh 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 Rajgarh

Rajgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Rajgarh is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rajgarh 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 Rajgarh

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

Health Facilities in Rajgarh

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

FAQs about Rajgarh