Ranja - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Ranja is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Suakhaikateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranja is 403253. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ranja

According to the 2011 Census, Ranja village had a total population of 1,002 people, including 497 males and 505 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.30%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 57.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranja

Ranja 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 Ranja

Ranja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Ranja is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Ranja is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranja

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

Health Facilities in Ranja

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

FAQs about Ranja