Niranjan - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Niranjan is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairangpur and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sanpakhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niranjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niranjan is 388180. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Niranjan

According to the 2011 Census, Niranjan village had a total population of 671 people, including 342 males and 329 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.56%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 54.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Niranjan

Niranjan 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 Niranjan

Niranjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Niranjan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Niranjan is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niranjan

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

Health Facilities in Niranjan

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

FAQs about Niranjan