Randa - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Randa is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhutuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Randa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Randa is 384955. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 62 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Randa

According to the 2011 Census, Randa village had a total population of 258 people, including 136 males and 122 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.23%, with male literacy at 61.00% and female literacy at 36.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Randa. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Randa is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Randa is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 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