Ranta - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Ranta is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 250 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhutuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranta is 384953. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Ranta 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 Ranta

According to the 2011 Census, Ranta village had a total population of 730 people, including 402 males and 328 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.66%, with male literacy at 21.27% and female literacy at 6.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 591.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranta

Ranta 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 Ranta

Public transport in the Ranta is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ranta is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ranta is about 250 km, with the usual travel time around ~7.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranta

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

Health Facilities in Ranta

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

FAQs about Ranta