Rangamatia - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Rangamatia is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sorispal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamatia is 389585. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Rangamatia

As per Census 2011, Rangamatia village has a total population of 582 people, consisting of 283 males and 299 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 539 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rangamatia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population582283299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)539262277
Literate Population24715394
Illiterate Population335130205

Nearby Villages of Rangamatia

Rangamatia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanchhindaWest1.05 km
AsansikarEast1.19 km
ChandbilWest1.90 km
AstabedaSouth-West1.92 km
NedamSouth1.93 km
BasukitalaNorth2.05 km
KurukutiaEast2.19 km
BhagirathipurNorth-West2.24 km
KusumbandhaNorth-East2.54 km
PindargadiaNorth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangamatia

Public transport in the Rangamatia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Rangamatia is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rangamatia is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangamatia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rangamatia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rangamatia

Where is Rangamatia located?

Rangamatia village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangamatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangamatia is Sorispal.

What is the pincode of Rangamatia?

The pincode of Rangamatia is 757092.

What is the population of Rangamatia?

Rangamatia has a total population of 582, including 283 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Rangamatia?

There are 122 households in Rangamatia.

What is the literacy rate in Rangamatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangamatia is 42.44%. Male literacy is 54.06% and female literacy is 31.44%.