Remenda - Saintala, Balangir

Remenda is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Budabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Remenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Remenda is 421130. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Remenda

As per Census 2011, Remenda village has a total population of 1,579 people, consisting of 813 males and 766 females. The village has 443 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,579813766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20210498
Scheduled Castes (SC)342167175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1205862
Literate Population916546370
Illiterate Population663267396

Nearby Villages of Remenda

Remenda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BudabahalNorth-East1.25 km
MayamundaSouth-East1.55 km
BabukelgaonEast1.72 km
DhumapaliNorth1.77 km
SamaraWest1.92 km
BanarasSouth-West2.02 km
MalparaNorth-East2.04 km
BandhaparaSouth-East2.25 km
GhantamalSouth2.34 km
KermeliNorth-West3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Remenda

Remenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Remenda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Remenda is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Remenda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Remenda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Remenda

Where is Remenda located?

Remenda village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Remenda?

The Gram Panchayat of Remenda is Budabahal.

What is the pincode of Remenda?

The pincode of Remenda is 767032.

What is the population of Remenda?

Remenda has a total population of 1,579, including 813 males and 766 females.

How many households are there in Remenda?

There are 443 households in Remenda.

What is the literacy rate in Remenda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Remenda is 58.01%. Male literacy is 67.16% and female literacy is 48.30%.