Raikala - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Raikala is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ghagarbeda and around 157 km from Baripada. Budamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikala is 388794. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Raikala 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 Raikala

As per Census 2011, Raikala village has a total population of 1,179 people, consisting of 590 males and 589 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 356 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikala

Raikala 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 Raikala

Raikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Raikala is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raikala is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikala

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

Health Facilities in Raikala

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

FAQs about Raikala