Rengali - Kantabanji, Balangir

Rengali is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chaulsukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rengali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengali is 421232. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rengali

As per Census 2011, Rengali village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 287 males and 263 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 298 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rengali

Rengali 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 Rengali

Public transport in the Rengali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Rengali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rengali is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rengali

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

Health Facilities in Rengali

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

FAQs about Rengali