Raitalia - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Raitalia is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raitalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raitalia is 388871. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Raitalia

According to the 2011 Census, Raitalia village had a total population of 158 people, including 77 males and 81 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Raitalia

Raitalia 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 Raitalia

Raitalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Raitalia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raitalia is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raitalia

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

Health Facilities in Raitalia

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

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