Raniakata - Kishorenagar, Angul

Raniakata is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Kishorenagar and around 90 km from Anugul . Raniakatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raniakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raniakata is 404746. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Raniakata

According to the 2011 Census, Raniakata village had a total population of 782 people, including 384 males and 398 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.44%, with male literacy at 94.59% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Raniakata

Raniakata 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 Raniakata

Raniakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Raniakata is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Raniakata is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raniakata

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

Health Facilities in Raniakata

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

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