Ranipur - Bangomunda, Balangir

Ranipur is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Sindhekela and around 80 km from Balangir. Jharial serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 421361. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ranipur 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 Ranipur

As per Census 2011, Ranipur village has a total population of 367 people, consisting of 195 males and 172 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

Ranipur 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 Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Ranipur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ranipur is about 80 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 Ranipur

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

Health Facilities in Ranipur

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

FAQs about Ranipur