Ranikhama - Mohana, Gajapati

Ranikhama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranikhama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranikhama is 413916. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ranikhama

As per Census 2011, Ranikhama village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 154 males and 351 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 2,279 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 266 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 436 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranikhama

Ranikhama 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 Ranikhama

Ranikhama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ranikhama is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ranikhama is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranikhama

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

Health Facilities in Ranikhama

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

FAQs about Ranikhama