Ramachandrapur - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Ramachandrapur is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Garabandha and around 28 km from Paralakhemundi. Garabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandrapur is 414942. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ramachandrapur

As per Census 2011, Ramachandrapur village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 216 males and 229 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population445216229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583226
Scheduled Castes (SC)441925
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854540
Literate Population1346767
Illiterate Population311149162

Nearby Villages of Ramachandrapur

Ramachandrapur 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)
KujuniNorth-West0.97 km
BalajipurEast1.19 km
DamapurNorth-West1.75 km
AndharijholaNorth-East1.77 km
SariapalliSouth-West2.02 km
KalasingiSouth-East2.04 km
SadabatilaxmipurWest2.09 km
ChintapaliNorth2.76 km
SobaraNorth-East3.05 km
SanakaturuWest3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramachandrapur

Public transport in the Ramachandrapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Ramachandrapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ramachandrapur is about 28 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 Ramachandrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Ramachandrapur

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

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

FAQs about Ramachandrapur

Where is Ramachandrapur located?

Ramachandrapur village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramachandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramachandrapur is Garabandha.

What is the pincode of Ramachandrapur?

The pincode of Ramachandrapur is 761215.

What is the population of Ramachandrapur?

Ramachandrapur has a total population of 445, including 216 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Ramachandrapur?

There are 100 households in Ramachandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ramachandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramachandrapur is 30.11%. Male literacy is 31.02% and female literacy is 29.26%.