Ranipada - Dangadi, Jajpur

Ranipada is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Jajapur Road and around 36 km from Jajapur . Ranipada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipada is 400610. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ranipada 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 Ranipada

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipada village had a total population of 761 people, including 403 males and 358 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.11%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 84.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipada

Ranipada 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 Ranipada

Ranipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ranipada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ranipada is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranipada

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

Health Facilities in Ranipada

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

FAQs about Ranipada