Rengali - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Rengali is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Rengali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengali is 420735. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 37 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 Patnagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rengali

According to the 2011 Census, Rengali village had a total population of 751 people, including 381 males and 370 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.69%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 50.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Rengali is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rengali is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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