Rampela - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Rampela is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Banaharapali and around 45 km from Jharsuguda. Rampella serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampela is 381066. The village covers a total geographical area of 2867 hectares and falls under the 768211 pincode. Bandhbahal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Rampela

As per Census 2011, Rampela village has a total population of 2,973 people, consisting of 1,540 males and 1,433 females. The village has 686 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,121 literate and 852 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rampela

Rampela 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 Rampela

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rampela. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandhbahal to Rampela is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Rampela is about 45 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 Rampela

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

Health Facilities in Rampela

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

FAQs about Rampela