Rankei - Tirtol, Jagatsinghapur

Rankei is a village situated in the Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirtol and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Garam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rankei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankei is 397767. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 754136 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Rankei

According to the 2011 Census, Rankei village had a total population of 652 people, including 317 males and 335 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.27%, with male literacy at 96.25% and female literacy at 86.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankei

Rankei 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 Rankei

Rankei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Rankei is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rankei

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

Health Facilities in Rankei

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

FAQs about Rankei