Raipada - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Raipada is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khandbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipada is 389009. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Raipada 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 Raipada

According to the 2011 Census, Raipada village had a total population of 444 people, including 214 males and 230 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.58%, with male literacy at 61.49% and female literacy at 56.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipada

Raipada 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 Raipada

Raipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Raipada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raipada is about 156 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 Raipada

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

Health Facilities in Raipada

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

FAQs about Raipada