Rankia - Sukinda, Jajpur

Rankia is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Sukinda and around 64 km from Jajapur . Bandhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rankia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankia is 400397. The village covers a total geographical area of 539 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Rankia 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 Rankia

According to the 2011 Census, Rankia village had a total population of 1,946 people, including 928 males and 1,018 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.47%, with male literacy at 50.07% and female literacy at 33.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,338.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankia

Rankia 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 Rankia

Rankia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Rankia is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Rankia is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rankia

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

Health Facilities in Rankia

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

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