Raihari - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Raihari is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Rairangpur and around 72 km from Baripada. Raihari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raihari is 388296. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 757048 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Raihari

According to the 2011 Census, Raihari village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 754 males and 691 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Raihari

Raihari 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 Raihari

Public transport in the Raihari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Raihari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raihari is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raihari

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

Health Facilities in Raihari

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

FAQs about Raihari