Randa - Puintala, Balangir

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Randa is 420142. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Randa

According to the 2011 Census, Randa village had a total population of 1,710 people, including 870 males and 840 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.01%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 722, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Randa

Randa 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 Randa

Randa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Randa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Randa is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Randa

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

Health Facilities in Randa

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

FAQs about Randa