Rangalsingi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Rangalsingi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jalango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangalsingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangalsingi is 414730. The village covers a total geographical area of 2084 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Rangalsingi 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 Rangalsingi

As per Census 2011, Rangalsingi village has a total population of 215 people, consisting of 99 males and 116 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,171 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 47 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21599116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21298114
Literate Population47389
Illiterate Population16861107

Nearby Villages of Rangalsingi

Rangalsingi 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)
BarabaEast1.43 km
PatiladaSouth1.59 km
Jungle Blockno-14North1.74 km
PekataSouth-West1.87 km
SabaladaEast2.17 km
RingisingiNorth-East2.49 km
DimirisahiSouth-East2.62 km
SaurajalangSouth-East2.99 km
ParajiEast3.19 km
KereNorth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangalsingi

Rangalsingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Rangalsingi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rangalsingi is about 35 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 Rangalsingi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rangalsingi

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

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

FAQs about Rangalsingi

Where is Rangalsingi located?

Rangalsingi village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangalsingi?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangalsingi is Jalango.

What is the pincode of Rangalsingi?

The pincode of Rangalsingi is 761213.

What is the population of Rangalsingi?

Rangalsingi has a total population of 215, including 99 males and 116 females.

How many households are there in Rangalsingi?

There are 49 households in Rangalsingi.

What is the literacy rate in Rangalsingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangalsingi is 21.86%. Male literacy is 38.38% and female literacy is 7.76%.