Rahandia - Kanas, Puri

Rahandia is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Sirei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahandia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahandia is 409579. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Rahandia

According to the 2011 Census, Rahandia village had a total population of 684 people, including 352 males and 332 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.54%, with male literacy at 98.14% and female literacy at 84.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahandia

Rahandia 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 Rahandia

Rahandia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Rahandia is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Rahandia is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahandia

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

Health Facilities in Rahandia

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

FAQs about Rahandia