Indian Village Directory

Rahal Village

Rahal is an inhabited village in Balichandrapur Tahasil of Jajapur district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 401836, the Census 2011 record lists 1,494 people in 347 households and the reported area is 177 hectares. The local references include Anaka Gram Panchayat, Badachana CD Block and the nearest town reference is Cuttack at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Rahal is a village in Balichandrapur Tahasil, Jajapur district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 401836 and 1,494 people in 347 households.
Village Code401836
Population1,494
Households347
Area177 hectares
Nearest TownCuttack

Key Village Facts

Village
Rahal
Census Village Code
401836
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Jajapur
District Census Code
382
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balichandrapur
Sub-district Census Code
02983
CD Block
Badachana
Gram Panchayat
Anaka
Households
347
Population
1,494
Male Population
763
Female Population
731
Sex Ratio
958.06
Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Cuttack
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
755049
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Rahal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,494 people, 177 hectares of reported area and Cuttack as the nearest town reference for Rahal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictJajapur
CD BlockBadachana
Gram PanchayatAnaka
  • Rahal falls under Balichandrapur Tahasil in Jajapur district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 401836.
  • The record lists 1,494 people living in 347 households.
  • The reported village area is 177 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Cuttack.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density844.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rahal in the official administrative record. Census village code 401836, Anaka Gram Panchayat and Badachana CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
382
Sub-district Census Code
02983
Village Census Code
401836
CD Block Code
0142
Gram Panchayat Code
12
CD Block Name
Badachana
Gram Panchayat Name
Anaka

Location and Distance

Cuttack is the nearest town listed for Rahal, about 70 km away. Jajapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balichandrapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Jajapur
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Cuttack
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Cuttack
Distance within State/UT
70 km
Nearest Town
Cuttack
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,494 people in 347 households, with 763 male residents and 731 female residents. The average household size is 4.31, and SC share is 12.78% and ST share is 0% for Rahal. Population density works out to about 844.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
347
Total Population
1,494
Male Population
763
Female Population
731
Sex Ratio
958.06
Average Household Size
4.31
SC Population
191
SC Male Population
107
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
12.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rahal list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rahal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rahal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rahal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rahal is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rahal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rabi Crops and net sown area is 133.32 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rabi Crops
Forest Area In Hectares
7.41 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.37 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
133.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
133.32 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rahal village located?

Rahal is in Balichandrapur Tahasil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Rahal village in?

Rahal village is in Jajapur district.

Which state is Rahal village in?

Rahal village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Rahal under?

Rahal comes under Balichandrapur Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rahal?

The Census village code of Rahal is 401836.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rahal under?

Rahal is listed under Anaka Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Badachana.

What is the population of Rahal village?

The village record lists 1,494 people and 347 households for Rahal.

How many households are in Rahal village?

The village record lists 347 households for Rahal.

What is the male and female population of Rahal?

The record lists 763 male residents and 731 female residents for Rahal.

What is the sex ratio of Rahal village?

The sex ratio of Rahal is 958.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rahal village?

The reported geographical area of Rahal is 177 hectares.

What is the population density of Rahal village?

The approximate population density of Rahal is 844.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rahal?

The nearest town listed for Rahal is Cuttack, about 70 km away.

How far is Rahal from the district headquarters?

Rahal is about 70 km from Jajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rahal from the sub-district headquarters?

Rahal is about 20 km from Balichandrapur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rahal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Rahal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rahal?

For Rahal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rabi Crops and net sown area is 133.32 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Rahal.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.