Renthapat - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Renthapat is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Renthapat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Renthapat is 402306. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Renthapat

As per Census 2011, Renthapat village has a total population of 259 people, consisting of 125 males and 134 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population259125134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371918
Scheduled Castes (SC)1436875
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1578176
Illiterate Population1024458

Nearby Villages of Renthapat

Renthapat 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)
PanigengutiaNorth-East1.31 km
RodaNorth-West1.40 km
BidoSouth-West1.90 km
MalibidoSouth1.93 km
SuraviSouth-West2.21 km
BudhapankaSouth-East2.29 km
PanibhandarNorth-West2.76 km
TarahataEast2.83 km
BinakarkateniSouth2.85 km
BrajabiharipurSouth-East2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Renthapat

Public transport in the Renthapat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Renthapat is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Renthapat is about 60 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 Renthapat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Renthapat

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

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

FAQs about Renthapat

Where is Renthapat located?

Renthapat village is located in Parajang Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Renthapat?

Renthapat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Renthapat?

The pincode of Renthapat is 759120.

What is the population of Renthapat?

Renthapat has a total population of 259, including 125 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Renthapat?

There are 68 households in Renthapat.

What is the literacy rate in Renthapat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Renthapat is 60.62%. Male literacy is 64.80% and female literacy is 56.72%.