Rishala - Astaranga, Puri

Rishala is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Alangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rishala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rishala is 409194. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Rishala

According to the 2011 Census, Rishala village had a total population of 330 people, including 174 males and 156 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 78.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Rishala

Rishala 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 Rishala

Rishala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Rishala is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Rishala is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rishala

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

Health Facilities in Rishala

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

FAQs about Rishala