Rangachang (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Rangachang (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.15 ha (215.35 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744105[1] |
| Village code | 00032700 |
Rangachang (RV) is a small village of 87.15 hectares in Port Blair Tehsil in South andaman district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Rangachang (RV) depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Rangachang (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Rangachang (RV)'s pin code is 744105[4], and village code is 00032700. The area of Rangachang (RV) is segregated as 14.98 hectares unirrigated, remaining 72.17 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Rangachang (RV) has One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Rangachang (RV) has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with One recreational center.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Rangachang (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 384 and has total administration over 92 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Rangachang (RV) has 50 children, 26 boys and 24 girls.
Medical facility
- Rangachang (RV) has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 294 people are literate in Rangachang (RV) out of which 170 are males and 124 are females.
Rangachang (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 3 Primary schools
- 2 Upper primary schools
- 2 Secondary schools
- 1 Senior Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 166 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 128 male, 38 female with 150 (90.36%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 121 males and 29 females. 10 males and 4 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 22 male and 1 female agricultural labor. 16 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and South andaman to sell coconut and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744105 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744105". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website