Raipal - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Raipal is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rasagobindapur and around 40 km from Baripada. Chhatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipal is 390120. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Raipal

As per Census 2011, Raipal village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 51 males and 74 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,450 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 75 literate and 50 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipal

Raipal 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 Raipal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raipal. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Raipal is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raipal is about 40 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 Raipal

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

Health Facilities in Raipal

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

FAQs about Raipal