Ramachandrapur - Astaranga, Puri
Ramachandrapur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Astarang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramachandrapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandrapur is 409206. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Ramachandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ramachandrapur
According to the 2011 Census, Ramachandrapur village had a total population of 566 people, including 305 males and 261 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.26%, with male literacy at 97.89% and female literacy at 85.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 566 | 305 | 261 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 489 | 279 | 210 |
| Illiterate Population | 77 | 26 | 51 |
Nearby Villages of Ramachandrapur
Ramachandrapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ramachandrapur
Public transport in the Ramachandrapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Ramachandrapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ramachandrapur is about 38 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 Ramachandrapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ramachandrapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ramachandrapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ramachandrapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ramachandrapur
Where is Ramachandrapur located?
Ramachandrapur village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ramachandrapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ramachandrapur is Astarang.
What is the pincode of Ramachandrapur?
The pincode of Ramachandrapur is 752109.
What is the population of Ramachandrapur?
Ramachandrapur had a total population of 566, including 305 males and 261 females.
How many households are there in Ramachandrapur?
Ramachandrapur had 121 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ramachandrapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramachandrapur was 92.26%. Male literacy was 97.89% and female literacy was 85.71%.