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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Boxipalli, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Boxipalli, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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overview of Boxipalli village in the Rangeilunda block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

The village holds a unique distinction: it was recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as a “Tsunami Ready” village for its high level of disaster preparedness. It is located in the coastal Gopalpur subdivision and serves as the headquarters of its own Gram Panchayat.

The table below summarizes the key details of the village for a quick overview.

Feature	Details
📌 Location	Gopalpur Tehsil / Rangeilunda Block, Ganjam district
🏘️ Gram Panchayat	Boxipalli (village is the panchayat headquarters)
📬 Pincode	761002
🗺️ Area	143 hectares
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population (2011)	2,407
🏠 Households	641
🗳️ Constituency	Gopalpur (Assembly), Berhampur (Parliament)
🏙️ Nearest City	Brahmapur (Berhampur) – 19 km away
📊 Development Score	GP Composite Index: 0.570891 (2020)

🌊 “Tsunami Ready” Recognition

In August 2020, Venkatraipur (a locality within the Boxipalli Gram Panchayat) was officially declared “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.

This recognition makes Odisha the first state in India, and India the first country in the Indian Ocean region, to achieve this honour. The designation signifies that the community has met specific performance indicators for disaster preparedness, including:

Hazard Mapping: Identifying tsunami risk zones and safe areas.
Early Warning Systems: Having effective communication systems to alert residents.
Evacuation Drills: Conducting regular practice drills to ensure residents know how to respond.
Community Awareness: Ensuring the public knows how to react in a tsunami emergency.

This achievement highlights the success of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) in building community resilience along the coast.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

As per the 2011 Census, Boxipalli village has a total population of 2,407 people, with 641 households.

Detailed demographic figures for the village are given below:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	2,407	1,120	1,287
Scheduled Castes (SC)	157	71	86
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7	4	3
Literate Population	1,480	775	705
Illiterate Population	927	345	582

Key demographic highlights:

Sex Ratio: 1,150 females per 1,000 males, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Literacy Rate: 70.28% (Male: 80.73%, Female: 61.52%).
SC/ST Population: Scheduled Castes constitute 6.52% and Scheduled Tribes constitute 0.29% of the total population.
Population Density: 1,683 persons per square kilometer.

📊 Development & Performance Scores

According to Mission Antyodaya surveys (which measure village development across various parameters), Boxipalli has received the following scores:

Metric	Score
Gram Panchayat Composite Index (2020)	0.570891 (Medium-High performance)
Village Score (2019 Survey)	56.5
Village Score (2018 Survey)	60.5

The Composite Index Score of 0.570891 places Boxipalli in the 0.51-0.60 range, indicating a medium to good level of development performance.

🏘️ Villages in Boxipalli Gram Panchayat

The Boxipalli Gram Panchayat (GP Code: 117952) administers two villages:

Village Name	Village Code	2019 Score
Boxipalli	412630	56.5
Venkatraipur (Ct)	412633	51.0

🏫 Education

Boxipalli has educational facilities within the village:

School Type	Number
Government Primary Schools	2
Government Middle School	1
Government Secondary School	1
Pre-Primary School	Not in village (available in Berhampur, 19 km away)
Senior Secondary School	Not in village (available in Berhampur)

Nearby higher education options (Arts, Science, Engineering, Medical colleges) are available in Brahmapur (Berhampur), approximately 19 km away.

Facility Type	Status
Primary Health Sub-Centre	Available within village (2 paramedical staff)
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	5-10 km away
Allopathic Hospital	5-10 km away
Alternative Medicine Hospital	5-10 km away
Community Health Centre (CHC)	More than 10 km away
Veterinary Hospital	More than 10 km away

Water Source	Status
Tap Water	Not available
Hand Pumps	Available
Well Water	Not available
Tank Water	Not available
Tubewell	Not available

Service	Status
Post Office	Boxipalli village (PIN: 761002)
Communication	Available
Public Bus Service	Not available within village
Railway Station	Not available within village (more than 10 km away)

Service	Status
Public Bus Service	Not available in village
Railway Station	More than 10 km away
Road Connectivity	All-weather road connects the village
Nearest Town/City	Brahmapur (Berhampur) – 19 km away

🌊 “Tsunami Ready” Recognition

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

📊 Development & Performance Scores

🏘️ Villages in Boxipalli Gram Panchayat

🏫 Education

🏥 Health Facilities

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

💧 Drinking Water & Sanitation

📬 Postal & Communication Services

🚌 Transport & Connectivity

🗺️ Geography & Nearby Villages

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