Rengasapali - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Rengasapali is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rengsapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rengasapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengasapali is 423920. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Rengasapali

As per Census 2011, Rengasapali village has a total population of 1,472 people, consisting of 747 males and 725 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 793 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 424 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,472747725
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227124103
Scheduled Castes (SC)249130119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)424210214
Literate Population679433246
Illiterate Population793314479

Nearby Villages of Rengasapali

Rengasapali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadampurSouth-West1.44 km
PutiachuraSouth2.79 km
KuturachuanSouth-West3.04 km
Mankadshola(makarsola)South3.47 km
BorgudaSouth-West4.49 km
BagabahalSouth-West4.50 km
BandhagaonSouth5.22 km
KarlagudaSouth-West5.80 km
LatabanjiNorth-East6.34 km
GundriEast6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rengasapali

Rengasapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Rengasapali is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rengasapali is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rengasapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rengasapali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rengasapali

Where is Rengasapali located?

Rengasapali village is located in Golamunda Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rengasapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Rengasapali is Rengsapali.

What is the pincode of Rengasapali?

The pincode of Rengasapali is 766029.

What is the population of Rengasapali?

Rengasapali has a total population of 1,472, including 747 males and 725 females.

How many households are there in Rengasapali?

There are 389 households in Rengasapali.

What is the literacy rate in Rengasapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rengasapali is 46.13%. Male literacy is 57.97% and female literacy is 33.93%.