Raniganja

Raniganja is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Adenigarh is the gram panchayat of Raniganja village.

Here you can discover what makes Raniganja unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Raniganja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raniganja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raniganja is 418677. The village spans a total geographical area of 77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762012. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Raniganja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 53km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raniganja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raniganja

Population of Raniganja

According to the 2011 Census, Raniganja has a total population of about 319, with approximately 157 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 1031 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 85 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 113. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.46%, with male literacy at about 82.17% and female literacy near 51.23%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raniganja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raniganja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raniganja. As per the 2011 stats, Raniganja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raniganja

Knowing the nearby villages of Raniganja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raniganja.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raniganja