Randha - Kanisi, Ganjam

Randha is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Golanthara and around 30 km from Chatrapur. Randha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Randha is 412653. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Randha

According to the 2011 Census, Randha village had a total population of 2,736 people, including 1,396 males and 1,340 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 69.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 703.

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

Nearby Villages of Randha

Randha 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 Randha

Randha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Randha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Randha is about 30 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 Randha

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

Health Facilities in Randha

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

FAQs about Randha