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

As per Census 2011, Rishala village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 174 males and 156 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rishala are given below:

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