Rangamati - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Rangamati is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 140 km from Sundargarh. Birda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamati is 384606. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Rangamati

As per Census 2011, Rangamati village has a total population of 541 people, consisting of 270 males and 271 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 379 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangamati

Rangamati 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 Rangamati

Rangamati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandiposi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Rangamati is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Rangamati is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangamati

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

Health Facilities in Rangamati

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

FAQs about Rangamati