Ramachandrapur - Digapahandi, Ganjam
Ramachandrapur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Turubudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramachandrapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandrapur is 412771. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ramachandrapur
According to the 2011 Census, Ramachandrapur village had a total population of 415 people, including 173 males and 242 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,399 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.44%, with male literacy at 75.80% and female literacy at 48.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 415 | 173 | 242 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 16 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 209 | 89 | 120 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 220 | 119 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 195 | 54 | 141 |
Nearby Villages of Ramachandrapur
Ramachandrapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ramachandrapur
Ramachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Ramachandrapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ramachandrapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ramachandrapur
Where is Ramachandrapur located?
Ramachandrapur village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ramachandrapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ramachandrapur is Turubudi.
What is the pincode of Ramachandrapur?
The pincode of Ramachandrapur is 761007.
What is the population of Ramachandrapur?
Ramachandrapur had a total population of 415, including 173 males and 242 females.
How many households are there in Ramachandrapur?
Ramachandrapur had 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ramachandrapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramachandrapur was 60.44%. Male literacy was 75.80% and female literacy was 48.79%.