Raibahal - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Raibahal is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Hatibari and around 168 km from Sundargarh. Limda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raibahal is 384425. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Raibahal

As per Census 2011, Raibahal village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 150 males and 176 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population326150176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)279130149
Literate Population1678285
Illiterate Population1596891

Nearby Villages of Raibahal

Raibahal 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)
KundraSouth1.51 km
BonraiWest1.73 km
KarimatiNorth-East1.91 km
LimidaEast1.99 km
GoppurNorth-West2.11 km
MadhupurSouth-East2.45 km
BalimundaSouth-West2.93 km
SatraWest3.60 km
SatjoriaNorth3.66 km
PanduaNorth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raibahal

Raibahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bispur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Raurkela to Raibahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Raibahal is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raibahal

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

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

Health Facilities in Raibahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raibahal

Where is Raibahal located?

Raibahal village is located in Biramitrapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raibahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Raibahal is Limda.

What is the pincode of Raibahal?

The pincode of Raibahal is 770046.

What is the population of Raibahal?

Raibahal has a total population of 326, including 150 males and 176 females.

How many households are there in Raibahal?

There are 61 households in Raibahal.

What is the literacy rate in Raibahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raibahal is 51.23%. Male literacy is 54.67% and female literacy is 48.30%.