Rinja - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Rinja is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 76 km from Bhawanipatna. Rinja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rinja is 422458. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Rinja

According to the 2011 Census, Rinja village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 631 males and 621 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 53.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Rinja

Rinja 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 Rinja

Rinja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Rinja is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rinja is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rinja

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

Health Facilities in Rinja

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

FAQs about Rinja