Randa - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Randa is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Randa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Randa is 406944. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Randa 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 Randa

According to the 2011 Census, Randa village had a total population of 362 people, including 181 males and 181 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.95%, with male literacy at 83.12% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Randa

Randa 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 Randa

Randa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Randa is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Randa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Randa

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

Health Facilities in Randa

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

FAQs about Randa