Rangmatia - Bijepur, Bargarh

Rangmatia is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. T.gendapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangmatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangmatia is 380400. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Rangmatia

As per Census 2011, Rangmatia village has a total population of 787 people, consisting of 389 males and 398 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population787389398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095851
Scheduled Castes (SC)1496584
Scheduled Tribes (ST)201010
Literate Population479291188
Illiterate Population30898210

Nearby Villages of Rangmatia

Rangmatia 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)
BadbrahmaniNorth0.97 km
BarkaniSouth1.56 km
GanthiapaliSouth-East1.96 km
SaipaliWest1.98 km
PutukaSouth-West2.04 km
KhaliapaliNorth-East2.37 km
JunabrahmaniEast2.44 km
SalehdamkiNorth2.46 km
JhulpiapaliEast2.90 km
KandumundaSouth2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangmatia

Rangmatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Rangmatia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Rangmatia is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangmatia

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

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

Health Facilities in Rangmatia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rangmatia

Where is Rangmatia located?

Rangmatia village is located in Bijepur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangmatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangmatia is T.gendapali.

What is the pincode of Rangmatia?

The pincode of Rangmatia is 768032.

What is the population of Rangmatia?

Rangmatia has a total population of 787, including 389 males and 398 females.

How many households are there in Rangmatia?

There are 216 households in Rangmatia.

What is the literacy rate in Rangmatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangmatia is 60.86%. Male literacy is 74.81% and female literacy is 47.24%.