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

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamatia village had a total population of 582 people, including 283 males and 299 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.55%, with male literacy at 66.23% and female literacy at 39.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Rangamatia