Rengali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Rengali is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gerda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rengali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengali is 420535. The village covers a total geographical area of 698 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 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 1,180 people, including 597 males and 583 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.86%, with male literacy at 65.18% and female literacy at 48.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Rengali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rengali is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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