Rujangi - Mohana, Gajapati

Rujangi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Malasapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rujangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rujangi is 413709. The village covers a total geographical area of 808 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Rujangi 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 Rujangi

As per Census 2011, Rujangi village has a total population of 155 people, consisting of 76 males and 79 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rujangi

Rujangi 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 Rujangi

Rujangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Rujangi is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rujangi is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rujangi

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

Health Facilities in Rujangi

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

FAQs about Rujangi