Rangi - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Rangi is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Rangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangi is 538935. The village covers a total geographical area of 1290.37 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Rangi

According to the 2011 Census, Rangi village had a total population of 2,206 people, including 1,060 males and 1,146 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.18%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 76.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 825.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangi

Rangi 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 Rangi

Rangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Rangi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Rangi is about 45 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 Rangi

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

Health Facilities in Rangi

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

FAQs about Rangi