Raipada - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Raipada is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Khunta and around 39 km from Baripada. Puruna-baripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipada is 390953. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Raipada

According to the 2011 Census, Raipada village had a total population of 822 people, including 419 males and 403 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipada

Raipada 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 Raipada

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Raipada. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Raipada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raipada is about 39 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 Raipada

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

Health Facilities in Raipada

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

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