Rengale - Bagicha, Jashpur

Rengale is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Rengle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rengale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengale is 433661. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.7 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rengale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rengale

As per Census 2011, Rengale village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 605 males and 601 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 682 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,206605601
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708288
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Scheduled Tribes (ST)682341341
Literate Population737417320
Illiterate Population469188281

Nearby Villages of Rengale

Rengale 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)
BendSouth-East1.88 km
KutamaWest2.36 km
PatakelaNorth-West2.51 km
SutriSouth2.88 km
BetaraNorth-East2.98 km
GuramhakonaNorth3.49 km
OdakaWest3.94 km
MajhgaonSouth-West4.08 km
TangardihWest5.04 km
PurangaSouth-West5.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rengale

Rengale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Rengale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Rengale is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rengale

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

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

Health Facilities in Rengale

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

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

FAQs about Rengale

Where is Rengale located?

Rengale village is located in Bagicha Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rengale?

The Gram Panchayat of Rengale is Rengle.

What is the pincode of Rengale?

The pincode of Rengale is 496224.

What is the population of Rengale?

Rengale has a total population of 1,206, including 605 males and 601 females.

How many households are there in Rengale?

There are 305 households in Rengale.

What is the literacy rate in Rengale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rengale is 61.11%. Male literacy is 68.93% and female literacy is 53.24%.