Raikala

Raikala is a village located in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sharata (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Jadida is the gram panchayat of Raikala village.

Here you can discover what makes Raikala unique in its vibrant Sharata-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Raikala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raikala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raikala is 391233. The village spans a total geographical area of 225 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757079. Udala is nearest town to Raikala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raikala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raikala

Population of Raikala

According to the 2011 Census, Raikala has a total population of about 688, with approximately 351 males and 337 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 471. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.64%, with male literacy at about 55.84% and female literacy near 35.01%. There are around 162 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raikala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raikala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raikala. As per the 2011 stats, Raikala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raikala

Knowing the nearby villages of Raikala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raikala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raikala