Ragdha - Baripada, Mayurbhanj

Ragdha is a village situated in the Baripada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Betanati and around 15 km from Baripada. Budhikhamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragdha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragdha is 390466. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ragdha

According to the 2011 Census, Ragdha village had a total population of 520 people, including 262 males and 258 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.74%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 55.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragdha

Ragdha 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 Ragdha

Ragdha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ragdha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ragdha is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragdha

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

Health Facilities in Ragdha

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

FAQs about Ragdha