Ranapur - Balianta, Khordha

Ranapur is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Sarakana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranapur is 407593. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ranapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranapur village had a total population of 678 people, including 362 males and 316 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.24%, with male literacy at 94.98% and female literacy at 82.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranapur

Ranapur 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 Ranapur

Ranapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Ranapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Ranapur is about 54 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 Ranapur

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

Health Facilities in Ranapur

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

FAQs about Ranapur