Ranapur - Binjharpur, Jajpur

Ranapur is a village situated in the Binjharpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Binjharpur and around 23 km from Jajapur . Ranapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranapur is 401977. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 755012 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ranapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranapur village had a total population of 2,770 people, including 1,409 males and 1,361 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.74%, with male literacy at 88.28% and female literacy at 72.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranapur

Ranapur 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 Ranapur

Public transport in the Ranapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ranapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ranapur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranapur

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

Health Facilities in Ranapur

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

FAQs about Ranapur