Ranipokhari - Oupada, Balasore

Ranipokhari is a village situated in the Oupada tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Oupada and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Gadasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipokhari is 393329. The village covers a total geographical area of 2028 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ranipokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipokhari village had a total population of 377 people, including 184 males and 193 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.67%, with male literacy at 34.04% and female literacy at 19.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipokhari

Ranipokhari 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 Ranipokhari

Public transport in the Ranipokhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Ranipokhari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ranipokhari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranipokhari

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

Health Facilities in Ranipokhari

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

FAQs about Ranipokhari