Rautara - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Rautara is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Jharpokharia and around 32 km from Baripada. Rajaloka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautara is 387944. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Rautara

As per Census 2011, Rautara village has a total population of 986 people, consisting of 495 males and 491 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 478 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 752 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautara

Rautara 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 Rautara

Rautara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Rautara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautara

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

Health Facilities in Rautara

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

FAQs about Rautara