Rajanagar - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Rajanagar is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Lodhachua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajanagar is 406830. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Rajanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Rajanagar village had a total population of 876 people, including 450 males and 426 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 84.36% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajanagar

Rajanagar 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 Rajanagar

Rajanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Rajanagar is about 35 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 Rajanagar

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

Health Facilities in Rajanagar

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

FAQs about Rajanagar