Rangathali - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Rangathali is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Motunga and around 40 km from Dhenkanal. Motanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangathali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangathali is 402912. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Rangathali 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 Rangathali

As per Census 2011, Rangathali village has a total population of 52 people, consisting of 34 males and 18 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 529 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 9 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population523418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)44-
Scheduled Castes (SC)16106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)33-
Literate Population433013
Illiterate Population945

Nearby Villages of Rangathali

Rangathali 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)
MotungaNorth-West1.02 km
NimabahaliSouth-West1.04 km
MeramandaliSouth-East1.11 km
ChintapokhariEast1.67 km
GhantalapasiNorth-West1.72 km
GurumagadiaWest1.86 km
UperpalSouth-East2.02 km
SuraviNorth-East2.26 km
TulasidihiWest2.52 km
BidoNorth-East2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangathali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rangathali. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Dhenkanal to Rangathali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Rangathali 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 Rangathali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rangathali

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

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

FAQs about Rangathali

Where is Rangathali located?

Rangathali village is located in Odapada Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangathali?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangathali is Motanga.

What is the pincode of Rangathali?

The pincode of Rangathali is 759121.

What is the population of Rangathali?

Rangathali has a total population of 52, including 34 males and 18 females.

How many households are there in Rangathali?

There are 9 households in Rangathali.

What is the literacy rate in Rangathali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangathali is 82.69%. Male literacy is 88.24% and female literacy is 72.22%.