Rajabasa - Bamara, Sambalpur

Rajabasa is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Govindpur and around 128 km from Sambalpur. Rangiatikra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajabasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajabasa is 381334. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Rajabasa

As per Census 2011, Rajabasa village has a total population of 654 people, consisting of 347 males and 307 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 551 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population654347307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874443
Scheduled Castes (SC)321814
Scheduled Tribes (ST)551289262
Literate Population336214122
Illiterate Population318133185

Nearby Villages of Rajabasa

Rajabasa 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)
BileighatiNorth-West1.07 km
RengapadaSouth-West1.50 km
BadapadaWest2.09 km
KankkumarSouth2.98 km
BhagapadaNorth-West3.11 km
KechhupaniNorth-West3.16 km
UchkapatNorth3.66 km
SankobahalNorth-East4.20 km
BaragadNorth-West4.84 km
NuagaonSouth-West5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajabasa

Rajabasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Rajagangapur to Rajabasa is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Rajabasa is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajabasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rajabasa

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

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

FAQs about Rajabasa

Where is Rajabasa located?

Rajabasa village is located in Bamara Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajabasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajabasa is Rangiatikra.

What is the pincode of Rajabasa?

The pincode of Rajabasa is 768221.

What is the population of Rajabasa?

Rajabasa has a total population of 654, including 347 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Rajabasa?

There are 159 households in Rajabasa.

What is the literacy rate in Rajabasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajabasa is 51.38%. Male literacy is 61.67% and female literacy is 39.74%.