Ranigam

Ranigam is a village located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Bada Baragam is the gram panchayat of Ranigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Ranigam unique in its vibrant Purusottampur-Ganjam region. You’ll see Ranigam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ranigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ranigam is 412184. The village spans a total geographical area of 288 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761018. Purusottampur is nearest town to Ranigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ranigam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khalikote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ranigam

Population of Ranigam

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigam has a total population of about 1,691, with approximately 870 males and 821 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 215 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 737 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.95%, with male literacy at about 70.57% and female literacy near 42.51%. There are around 348 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ranigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ranigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ranigam. As per the 2011 stats, Ranigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ranigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Ranigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ranigam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranigam