Rangamati - Bengabad, Giridih

Rangamati is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Golgo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamati is 351599. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.07 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

Rangamati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangamati

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamati village had a total population of 758 people, including 405 males and 353 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.84%, with male literacy at 62.87% and female literacy at 34.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 671.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population758405353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347163
Scheduled Castes (SC)332013
Scheduled Tribes (ST)671354317
Literate Population311210101
Illiterate Population447195252

Nearby Villages of Rangamati

Rangamati 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)
BaramoEast1.02 km
KhariodihSouth-West1.14 km
TetariatanrNorth-West1.42 km
ChirudihNorth-East1.51 km
MakhoNorth-East1.54 km
BurhikuraNorth1.54 km
Nawa AharWest1.80 km
PurriEast1.83 km
JurpaniaSouth-East2.07 km
KhurchutaWest2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangamati

Rangamati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 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 Giridih to Rangamati is about 29 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 Rangamati

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

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

Health Facilities in Rangamati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rangamati

Where is Rangamati located?

Rangamati village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rangamati?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangamati is Golgo.

What is the pincode of Rangamati?

The pincode of Rangamati is 815312.

What is the population of Rangamati?

Rangamati had a total population of 758, including 405 males and 353 females.

How many households are there in Rangamati?

Rangamati had 126 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rangamati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangamati was 49.84%. Male literacy was 62.87% and female literacy was 34.83%.