Rankabahal - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Rankabahal is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Boden serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rankabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankabahal is 423967. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rankabahal

As per Census 2011, Rankabahal village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 655 males and 617 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 744 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankabahal

Rankabahal 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 Rankabahal

Rankabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Rankabahal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rankabahal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rankabahal

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

Health Facilities in Rankabahal

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

FAQs about Rankabahal