Rani-Khinda - Sambalpur

Rani-Khinda is a village situated in the Sambalpur tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Sasan and around 14 km from Sambalpur. Sason serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rani-Khinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rani-Khinda is 381717. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 768200 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rani-Khinda

According to the 2011 Census, Rani-Khinda village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 886 males and 861 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Rani-Khinda

Rani-Khinda 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 Rani-Khinda

Rani-Khinda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sason, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Rani-Khinda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Rani-Khinda is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rani-Khinda

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

Health Facilities in Rani-Khinda

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

FAQs about Rani-Khinda