Rangkang - Amarpur, Gomati

Rangkang is a village situated in the Amarpur subdivision of Gomati district, Tripura. It is located approximately 5 km from Amarpur and around 33 km from Udaipur. Rangkang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangkang is 272173. The village covers a total geographical area of 1218 hectares and falls under the 799101 pincode. Amarpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Rangkang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangkang

According to the 2011 Census, Rangkang village had a total population of 2,948 people, including 1,442 males and 1,506 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.23%, with male literacy at 97.52% and female literacy at 93.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 941, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 629.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9481,4421,506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)389190199
Scheduled Castes (SC)941474467
Scheduled Tribes (ST)629296333
Literate Population2,4371,2211,216
Illiterate Population511221290

Nearby Villages of Rangkang

Rangkang 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)
RajkangNorth-West2.74 km
Paschim MalbasaNorth-East5.01 km
BirganjNorth5.29 km
GandhariWest7.63 km
BampurNorth8.36 km
Purba MalbasaNorth-East8.37 km
TaiharchumSouth-West8.88 km
Dakshin MaharaniWest9.63 km
Uttar MaharaniWest10.04 km
Uttar EkchhariSouth-East10.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangkang

Rangkang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Teliamura, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpur to Rangkang is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Rangkang is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangkang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rangkang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rangkang

Where is Rangkang located?

Rangkang village is located in Amarpur Subdivision, Gomati district, Tripura, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rangkang?

Rangkang is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rangkang?

The pincode of Rangkang is 799101.

What is the population of Rangkang?

Rangkang had a total population of 2,948, including 1,442 males and 1,506 females.

How many households are there in Rangkang?

Rangkang had 714 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rangkang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangkang was 95.23%. Male literacy was 97.52% and female literacy was 93.04%.