Radang - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Radang is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kuliposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radang is 388919. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Radang

According to the 2011 Census, Radang village had a total population of 1,095 people, including 551 males and 544 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.27%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 786.

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

Nearby Villages of Radang

Radang 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 Radang

Radang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Radang is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Radang is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radang

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

Health Facilities in Radang

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

FAQs about Radang