Ramjodi - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Ramjodi is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lathikata and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Ramjodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramjodi is 384633. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ramjodi

As per Census 2011, Ramjodi village has a total population of 766 people, consisting of 387 males and 379 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 637 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ramjodi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population766387379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)923755
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)637318319
Literate Population385230155
Illiterate Population381157224

Nearby Villages of Ramjodi

Ramjodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmbajharanSouth-East2.14 km
MankoSouth-West2.35 km
PatobedaNorth-East2.99 km
SanambajharanSouth-East2.99 km
MundajoreNorth-West3.15 km
SanmankoSouth3.72 km
MatkamjharanEast3.95 km
JangidiriSouth-East4.33 km
KusumtolaSouth4.61 km
BaliambaEast4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramjodi

Ramjodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumerta, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ramjodi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ramjodi is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramjodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramjodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ramjodi

Where is Ramjodi located?

Ramjodi village is located in Lathikata Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramjodi?

Ramjodi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramjodi?

The pincode of Ramjodi is 770037.

What is the population of Ramjodi?

Ramjodi has a total population of 766, including 387 males and 379 females.

How many households are there in Ramjodi?

There are 158 households in Ramjodi.

What is the literacy rate in Ramjodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramjodi is 50.26%. Male literacy is 59.43% and female literacy is 40.90%.