Rankia

Rankia is a village located in Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kamakshyanagar (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Bhairpur is the gram panchayat of Rankia village.

Here you can discover what makes Rankia unique in its vibrant Kamakshyanagar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Rankia’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 Rankia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rankia is 402440. The village spans a total geographical area of 442 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759023. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Rankia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rankia 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rankia

Population of Rankia

According to the 2011 Census, Rankia has a total population of about 1,091, with approximately 538 males and 553 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 110 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 111 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 213. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.75%, with male literacy at about 76.58% and female literacy near 63.11%. There are around 229 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rankia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rankia

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

Nearby Villages of Rankia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rankia