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

According to the 2011 Census, Rangmatia village had a total population of 787 people, including 389 males and 398 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.65%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 54.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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