Ranagundi - Dangadi, Jajpur

Ranagundi is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Kalinganagar and around 46 km from Jajapur . Ranagundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranagundi is 400553. The village covers a total geographical area of 542 hectares and falls under the 755019 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ranagundi

According to the 2011 Census, Ranagundi village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 811 males and 753 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 75.55% and female literacy at 52.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 696.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranagundi

Ranagundi 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 Ranagundi

Ranagundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ranagundi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ranagundi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranagundi

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

Health Facilities in Ranagundi

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

FAQs about Ranagundi