Rautapadapatna - Gania, Nayagarh

Rautapadapatna is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Belapadapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautapadapatna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautapadapatna is 405352. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Rautapadapatna

According to the 2011 Census, Rautapadapatna village had a total population of 637 people, including 342 males and 295 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.68%, with male literacy at 58.53% and female literacy at 35.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautapadapatna

Rautapadapatna 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 Rautapadapatna

Rautapadapatna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Rautapadapatna is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Rautapadapatna is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautapadapatna

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

Health Facilities in Rautapadapatna

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

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