Ranaba - Raikia, Kandhamal

Ranaba is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranaba is 417661. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ranaba

According to the 2011 Census, Ranaba village had a total population of 791 people, including 399 males and 392 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.44%, with male literacy at 47.54% and female literacy at 29.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranaba

Ranaba 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 Ranaba

Public transport in the Ranaba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Ranaba is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Ranaba is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranaba

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

Health Facilities in Ranaba

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

FAQs about Ranaba