Raikelaposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Raikelaposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kuliposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikelaposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikelaposh is 384914. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Raikelaposh

According to the 2011 Census, Raikelaposh village had a total population of 660 people, including 331 males and 329 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.95%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raikelaposh

Raikelaposh 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 Raikelaposh

Raikelaposh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Raikelaposh is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Raikelaposh is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikelaposh

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

Health Facilities in Raikelaposh

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

FAQs about Raikelaposh