Ranipada - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Ranipada is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Harichandanpur and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Badapalaspal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipada is 386756. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Ranipada

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipada village had a total population of 253 people, including 134 males and 119 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipada

Ranipada 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 Ranipada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ranipada. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ranipada is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ranipada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranipada

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

Health Facilities in Ranipada

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

FAQs about Ranipada