Rangatanr - Sona Rai Tharhi, Deoghar

Rangatanr is a village situated in the Sona Rai Tharhi subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sona Rai Tharhi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Khijuriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangatanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangatanr is 354131. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 814150 pincode.

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

Population of Rangatanr

As per Census 2011, Rangatanr village has a total population of 298 people, consisting of 145 males and 153 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population298145153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512526
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1778691
Literate Population1388553
Illiterate Population16060100

Nearby Villages of Rangatanr

Rangatanr 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)
DhorhwaSouth-East1.02 km
Dondiya NawadihNorth-East1.24 km
KusamhaEast1.43 km
PorkhoaNorth-West1.54 km
BinjhaSouth1.78 km
BhorajamuaSouth-West1.90 km
JorpahariNorth1.95 km
GarwaNorth2.16 km
MahadewdewlaWest2.41 km
BalidihNorth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangatanr

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rangatanr. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Rangatanr is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangatanr

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

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

Health Facilities in Rangatanr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rangatanr 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 Rangatanr

Where is Rangatanr located?

Rangatanr village is located in Sona Rai Tharhi Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangatanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangatanr is Khijuriya.

What is the pincode of Rangatanr?

The pincode of Rangatanr is 814150.

What is the population of Rangatanr?

Rangatanr has a total population of 298, including 145 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Rangatanr?

There are 50 households in Rangatanr.

What is the literacy rate in Rangatanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangatanr is 46.31%. Male literacy is 58.62% and female literacy is 34.64%.