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

As per Census 2011, Raihari village has a total population of 1,445 people, consisting of 754 males and 691 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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