Ranganathpur - Talcher, Angul

Ranganathpur is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Talcher Sadar and around 48 km from Anugul . Brajanathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranganathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranganathpur is 403952. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ranganathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranganathpur village had a total population of 650 people, including 347 males and 303 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.41%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 98.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranganathpur

Ranganathpur 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 Ranganathpur

Ranganathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Ranganathpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Ranganathpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranganathpur

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

Health Facilities in Ranganathpur

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

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