Raikota - Muniguda, Rayagada

Raikota is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Ambadala and around 105 km from Rayagada . Raghubari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikota is 424603. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Raikota 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 Raikota

As per Census 2011, Raikota village has a total population of 34 people, consisting of 16 males and 18 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 33 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikota

Raikota 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 Raikota

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Raikota. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Raikota is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Raikota is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikota

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

Health Facilities in Raikota

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

FAQs about Raikota