Ranigada - Jeypore, Koraput

Ranigada is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 53 km from Koraput. Ranigada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranigada is 428365. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ranigada

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigada village had a total population of 580 people, including 283 males and 297 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.61%, with male literacy at 53.19% and female literacy at 18.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranigada

Ranigada 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 Ranigada

Ranigada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarti, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Ranigada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ranigada is about 53 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 Ranigada

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

Health Facilities in Ranigada

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

FAQs about Ranigada