Railima - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Railima is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Railima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Railima is 425576. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Railima

As per Census 2011, Railima village has a total population of 195 people, consisting of 72 males and 123 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,708 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 39 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19572123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281315
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18066114
Literate Population392910
Illiterate Population15643113

Nearby Villages of Railima

Railima 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PindapalipadarSouth0.65 km
PoligamWest0.96 km
PapikhalEast1.62 km
SunakhandiSouth-West1.81 km
KusumaghatiSouth-West1.95 km
MusudiSouth1.97 km
SaratiNorth-West1.98 km
PartibedaWest2.01 km
BamanagudaSouth-West2.27 km
Norora (nauara)East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Railima

Railima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Railima is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Railima is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Railima

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Railima

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Railima

Where is Railima located?

Railima village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Railima?

The Gram Panchayat of Railima is Sunakhandi.

What is the pincode of Railima?

The pincode of Railima is 765016.

What is the population of Railima?

Railima has a total population of 195, including 72 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Railima?

There are 41 households in Railima.

What is the literacy rate in Railima?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Railima is 20.00%. Male literacy is 40.28% and female literacy is 8.13%.