Ramachandarapur - Banki, Cuttack

Ramachandarapur is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramachandarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandarapur is 398939. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ramachandarapur

As per Census 2011, Ramachandarapur village has a total population of 3,585 people, consisting of 1,896 males and 1,689 females. The village has 862 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,453 literate and 1,132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 591 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5851,8961,689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406222184
Scheduled Castes (SC)591303288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,4531,3721,081
Illiterate Population1,132524608

Nearby Villages of Ramachandarapur

Ramachandarapur 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)
DurgapurSouth-East0.74 km
SinghabilSouth-West1.09 km
BhedadalWest2.04 km
AmbajitSouth-West2.06 km
RagadipatnaEast2.21 km
SimiliaWest2.91 km
BrahmapuraSouth3.07 km
GopalapurEast3.33 km
PatugadadharpurNorth-East3.73 km
BilitentuliaWest3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramachandarapur

Public transport in the Ramachandarapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Ramachandarapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Ramachandarapur is about 40 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 Ramachandarapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ramachandarapur

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

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

FAQs about Ramachandarapur

Where is Ramachandarapur located?

Ramachandarapur village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramachandarapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramachandarapur is Durgapur.

What is the pincode of Ramachandarapur?

The pincode of Ramachandarapur is 754008.

What is the population of Ramachandarapur?

Ramachandarapur has a total population of 3,585, including 1,896 males and 1,689 females.

How many households are there in Ramachandarapur?

There are 862 households in Ramachandarapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ramachandarapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramachandarapur is 68.42%. Male literacy is 72.36% and female literacy is 64.00%.