Rangamatia - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Rangamatia is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Charamal and around 82 km from Sambalpur. Bharatapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamatia is 382370. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Rangamatia

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamatia village had a total population of 143 people, including 71 males and 72 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.88%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 60.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangamatia

Rangamatia 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 Rangamatia

Rangamatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Rangamatia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Rangamatia is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangamatia

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

Health Facilities in Rangamatia

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

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