Rana - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Rana is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Rana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rana is 581119. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 532474 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Rana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rana

According to the 2011 Census, Rana village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 703 males and 728 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.37%, with male literacy at 68.99% and female literacy at 46.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Rana

Rana 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 Rana

Rana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Rana is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Rana is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rana

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

Health Facilities in Rana

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

FAQs about Rana