Ranibhumi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Ranibhumi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jirabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranibhumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranibhumi is 410504. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ranibhumi

According to the 2011 Census, Ranibhumi village had a total population of 617 people, including 300 males and 317 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.60%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 55.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranibhumi

Ranibhumi 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 Ranibhumi

Public transport in the Ranibhumi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Ranibhumi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ranibhumi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranibhumi

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

Health Facilities in Ranibhumi

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

FAQs about Ranibhumi