Rathapur - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Rathapur is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Biramaharajpur and around 17 km from Subarnapur. Ufula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rathapur is 419398. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rathapur

As per Census 2011, Rathapur village has a total population of 1,029 people, consisting of 531 males and 498 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rathapur

Rathapur 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 Rathapur

Rathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Rathapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Rathapur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rathapur

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

Health Facilities in Rathapur

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

FAQs about Rathapur