Ranipada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Ranipada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sanasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipada is 394457. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ranipada

As per Census 2011, Ranipada village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 265 males and 261 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipada

Ranipada 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 Ranipada

Public transport in the Ranipada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Ranipada is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Ranipada is about 35 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 Ranipada

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

Health Facilities in Ranipada

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

FAQs about Ranipada