Rahanda - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Rahanda is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jamukeswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahanda is 388411. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Rahanda

According to the 2011 Census, Rahanda village had a total population of 600 people, including 297 males and 303 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.49%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 71.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, 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 Rahanda

Rahanda 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 Rahanda

Public transport in the Rahanda 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 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Rahanda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rahanda is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahanda

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

Health Facilities in Rahanda

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

FAQs about Rahanda