Rangamunda - Nuagad, Gajapati

Rangamunda is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from R.udaygiri and around 67 km from Paralakhemundi. Keradang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamunda is 414156. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Rangamunda 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 Rangamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamunda village had a total population of 311 people, including 159 males and 152 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 47.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rangamunda

Rangamunda 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 Rangamunda

Rangamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Rangamunda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rangamunda is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangamunda

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

Health Facilities in Rangamunda

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

FAQs about Rangamunda