Rankuda - Patrapur, Ganjam

Rankuda is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Jarada and around 68 km from Chatrapur. Gundara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rankuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankuda is 413261. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 761005 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Rankuda

As per Census 2011, Rankuda village has a total population of 661 people, consisting of 250 males and 411 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,644 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankuda

Rankuda 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 Rankuda

Rankuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Rankuda is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Rankuda is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rankuda

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

Health Facilities in Rankuda

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

FAQs about Rankuda