Rayan - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Rayan is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhuasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayan is 389649. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Rayan

According to the 2011 Census, Rayan village had a total population of 400 people, including 218 males and 182 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.31%, with male literacy at 70.72% and female literacy at 43.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayan

Rayan 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 Rayan

Public transport in the Rayan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Rayan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rayan is about 37 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 Rayan

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

Health Facilities in Rayan

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

FAQs about Rayan