Rangalbeda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Rangalbeda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sankhaposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangalbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangalbeda is 384826. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Rangalbeda 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 Rangalbeda

According to the 2011 Census, Rangalbeda village had a total population of 463 people, including 231 males and 232 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.12%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 44.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangalbeda

Rangalbeda 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 Rangalbeda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rangalbeda. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Rangalbeda is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Rangalbeda is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangalbeda

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

Health Facilities in Rangalbeda

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

FAQs about Rangalbeda