Raikama - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Raikama is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Baisinga and around 55 km from Baripada. Anla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikama is 390283. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 757056 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Raikama 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 Raikama

As per Census 2011, Raikama village has a total population of 1,621 people, consisting of 829 males and 792 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 482 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikama are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raikama

Raikama 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 Raikama

Public transport in the Raikama is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Raikama is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raikama is about 55 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 Raikama

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

Health Facilities in Raikama

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

FAQs about Raikama