Ramadha - Bahanaga, Balasore

Ramadha is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Kharasahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramadha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramadha is 394022. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ramadha

According to the 2011 Census, Ramadha village had a total population of 1,039 people, including 544 males and 495 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.03%, with male literacy at 91.96% and female literacy at 81.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,039544495
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065947
Scheduled Castes (SC)673334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population812446366
Illiterate Population22798129

Nearby Villages of Ramadha

Ramadha 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)
BarahampurNorth0.60 km
AnjiNorth1.69 km
PodadihaWest1.83 km
PalasahiSouth-West2.07 km
AladaNorth-East2.11 km
BaliktiranSouth-West2.15 km
BagadaNorth-East2.52 km
KabirpurNorth-West2.56 km
DianpahiSouth-West2.59 km
KurudaNorth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramadha

Ramadha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Ramadha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ramadha is about 40 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 Ramadha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramadha

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

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

FAQs about Ramadha

Where is Ramadha located?

Ramadha village is located in Bahanaga Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ramadha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramadha is Kharasahapur.

What is the pincode of Ramadha?

The pincode of Ramadha is 756046.

What is the population of Ramadha?

Ramadha had a total population of 1,039, including 544 males and 495 females.

How many households are there in Ramadha?

Ramadha had 245 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramadha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramadha was 87.03%. Male literacy was 91.96% and female literacy was 81.70%.