Rangadughati - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Rangadughati is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Jadupalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangadughati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangadughati is 580219. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 532216 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Rangadughati

As per Census 2011, Rangadughati village has a total population of 132 people, consisting of 63 males and 69 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rangadughati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1326369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19109
Scheduled Castes (SC)934449
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341816
Literate Population492425
Illiterate Population833944

Nearby Villages of Rangadughati

Rangadughati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tumukonda Rama ChandrapuramEast1.02 km
SingupuramNorth1.17 km
SavarakothuruSouth-West1.57 km
BeniavooruSouth-East1.87 km
Thumukinda BanjaruEast2.06 km
BellupaduEast2.15 km
PeddalaxmipuramSouth-East2.17 km
DeenabandupuramSouth2.19 km
TamalapuramSouth-West2.29 km
SavararampuramSouth-East2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangadughati

Rangadughati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Rangadughati is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Rangadughati is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangadughati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rangadughati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rangadughati

Where is Rangadughati located?

Rangadughati village is located in Meliaputti Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangadughati?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangadughati is Jadupalli.

What is the pincode of Rangadughati?

The pincode of Rangadughati is 532216.

What is the population of Rangadughati?

Rangadughati has a total population of 132, including 63 males and 69 females.

How many households are there in Rangadughati?

There are 34 households in Rangadughati.

What is the literacy rate in Rangadughati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangadughati is 37.12%. Male literacy is 38.10% and female literacy is 36.23%.