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

As per Census 2011, Ranapur village has a total population of 2,770 people, consisting of 1,409 males and 1,361 females. The village has 615 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,996 literate and 774 illiterate residents. Additionally, 962 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7701,4091,361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)298155143
Scheduled Castes (SC)962499463
Literate Population1,9961,107889
Illiterate Population774302472

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadamallipurNorth1.57 km
NaranapurSouth-West1.82 km
SamalapurSouth-East2.17 km
ChandramunhaNorth-West2.20 km
KalyanpurEast2.35 km
KantipurSouth-East2.44 km
Sada KpurWest2.47 km
BinjharpurNorth2.64 km
BanapurNorth-West3.01 km
HaladihaSouth3.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ranapur

Where is Ranapur located?

Ranapur village is located in Binjharpur Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranapur?

Ranapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ranapur?

The pincode of Ranapur is 755012.

What is the population of Ranapur?

Ranapur has a total population of 2,770, including 1,409 males and 1,361 females.

How many households are there in Ranapur?

There are 615 households in Ranapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ranapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranapur is 72.06%. Male literacy is 78.57% and female literacy is 65.32%.