# Redhakhol, Sambalpur (Odisha) – Town Population & History

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Town · Sambalpur, Odisha 

# Redhakhol

Redhakhol is a town in Rairakhol sub-district of Sambalpur district, Odisha (NAC). The 2011 Census counted **15,379 people** in 3,557 households. Literacy was 82.4%.

- 15,379people (2011)
- 3,557households
- 82.4%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Redhakhol

■ Redhakhol · ■ Sambalpur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****82.4%**

**84.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****937**

**948

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****932**

**903

Working population ****38.6%**

**37.4%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Redhakhol

Of every 100 households in Redhakhol in 2011, 65 had electricity, 34 a toilet at home and 13 cooked with LPG; 58 had a mobile phone, 26 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Redhakhol · ■ Sambalpur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****65%**

**90%

Toilet within the home ****34%**

**60%

No toilet (open defecation) ****66%**

**38%

Tap water ****12%**

**64%

Drinking water within premises ****35%**

**56%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****13%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****83%**

**41%

Use banking services ****63%**

**70%

Television ****47%**

**73%

Mobile phone ****58%**

**68%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**6%

Two-wheeler ****26%**

**39%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**6%

None of these assets ****19%**

**9%

Own their home ****75%**

**63%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Redhakhol work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,498 (59%) · **■** Household industry 220 (4%) · **■** Farming 1,001 (17%) · **■** Marginal 1,214 (20%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Redhakhol in numbers and road distances

- Growth 2001–201112.1%
- Annual rainfall1,205 mm
- Temperature range12 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Bhubaneswar (state capital)235 km by road
- Sambalpur (district HQ)67 km by road
- Sambalpur (city of 1 lakh+)67 km by road
- Cuttack (city of 5 lakh+)212 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Redhakhol

### Civic services

- Pucca roads71 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,103
- Water storage300 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes1,500
- Electricity — industry6

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 50 beds · 11 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools11 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** collection of kendu leaf, agriculture and collection of mahua flower.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Redhakhol

- Banks4 in Redhakhol
- ATMs2 in Redhakhol
- Colleges and universities2 in Redhakhol

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Redhakhol ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-1/) 298 62 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-2/) 448 103 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-3/) 232 50 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-4/) 86 17 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-5/) 121 30 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-6/) 263 68 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-7/) 870 209 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-8/) 174 42 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-9/) 156 34 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-10/) 9,997 2,320 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-11/) 228 44 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-12/) 350 76 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-13/) 267 55 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-14/) 180 39 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-15/) 846 201 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-16/) 472 104 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-17/) 156 39 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/sambalpur/rairakhol/redhakhol/ward-18/) 235 64 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Redhakhol

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Jharsuguda Airport (JRG)98 km
- Utkela Airport (UKE) · Bhawanipatna162 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Dec (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:13).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Redhakhol?15,379 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Redhakhol in?Sambalpur district, Odisha
- How many wards does Redhakhol have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Redhakhol?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Redhakhol?Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), about 98 km in a straight line