Kerendatangi - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kerendatangi is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Keranda Tangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerendatangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerendatangi is 406963. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 752024 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kerendatangi

According to the 2011 Census, Kerendatangi village had a total population of 929 people, including 472 males and 457 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.39%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 71.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerendatangi

Kerendatangi 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 Kerendatangi

Kerendatangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Kerendatangi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kerendatangi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerendatangi

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

Health Facilities in Kerendatangi

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

FAQs about Kerendatangi