Rasol, Odisha

Rasol is a village/Panchayat in Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India. It is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the district center of Dhenkanal, India. It is a focal point for nearby villages due to its important commercial market area. Rasol is surrounded by villages such as Kalingapal, Naukiari, Bahalunda, and Bankatia. The National Highway 655 (India) passes through Rasol.

Rasol
Rasol
Location in Odisha, India
Rasol
Rasol (India)
Coordinates: 20.6193°N 85.3188°E / 20.6193; 85.3188
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictDhenkanal
Elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
759021[1]
Vehicle registrationOD 06
Websiteodisha.gov.in dhenkanal.nic.in

History

Rasol is an ancient village with a known history dating back 300 years. It was part of the Hindol State, which was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. Rasol was led by the Samanta Raja, who was appointed by the King of Hindol.

Demography

The area falls under Rasol Panchayat of Hindol block. The population in 2019/2020 was between 7,370 and 9,118, and the total number of households was 1910.

Roads well connect Rasol with frequent bus services to Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Anugel, Rourkela, and other district and state parts. The old Cuttack-Sambalpur road which is National Highway 655 (India) passes through Rasol.

Rasol has a sub-post office, police station, and primary dispensary. People from nearby villages are dependent on Rasol for services such as banking, health care, and marketing.

It is proposed to be a NAC (Nagar panchayat).[2]

Schools
  • Rasol High School[3]
  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir
  • St. Xavier High School[4]
  • Rasol M. E school
  • Kalingapal Govt. High School

Places of interest

Sapua Dam[5] is 5 km away from Rasol. Tourists throughout the state travel to enjoy its scenery and views all year round.

The best time to visit is between September and March.

Festivals

There are multiple festivals observed in Rasol and the surrounding villages. The largest celebrations are during Dolajatro/Holi, Laxmi Puja, Jhamu Jatra, Janmashtami, and Rathajatroe. Laxmi Puja and Jhamujatro are of particular importance, and hence have large celebrations every year.

References
  1. "Pin Code: RASOL, DHENKANAL, ORISSA, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in.
  2. "BJP's 12-Hour Bandh Over NAC Status Hits Life In Rasol". July 2, 2018.
  3. "Rasol Hs School, Dhenkanal - Reviews, Fees, Admissions and Address 2020". iCBSE.
  4. "ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL, RASOL - Rasol, District Dhenkanal (Orissa)". schools.org.in.
  5. "Odisha Tourism: The Growing Garuda Of Mansingh Patna".
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