Ranalai - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Ranalai is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from R.udaygiri and around 93 km from Paralakhemundi. Mahendragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranalai is 414095. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Ranalai 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 Ranalai

According to the 2011 Census, Ranalai village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 845 males and 819 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.44%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 64.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranalai

Ranalai 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 Ranalai

Ranalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Ranalai is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ranalai is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranalai

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

Health Facilities in Ranalai

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

FAQs about Ranalai