Ranipur - Benipatti, Madhubani

Ranipur is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Meghbon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 220296. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.19 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ranipur

As per Census 2011, Ranipur village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 566 males and 530 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 702 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,096566530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240120120
Literate Population394233161
Illiterate Population702333369

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

Ranipur 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)
MatrahariWest1.09 km
KarharaNorth1.54 km
Arazi BasaithaWest1.93 km
UrenEast1.95 km
PaliSouth2.57 km
SohraulNorth3.01 km
BetaunaNorth-East3.18 km
Chandpur PattiWest3.72 km
AhpurEast3.73 km
BankataEast3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranipur

Public transport in the Ranipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muraitha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 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 Madhubani to Ranipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Ranipur is about 40 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 Ranipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ranipur

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

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

FAQs about Ranipur

Where is Ranipur located?

Ranipur village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranipur is Meghbon.

What is the pincode of Ranipur?

The pincode of Ranipur is 847102.

What is the population of Ranipur?

Ranipur has a total population of 1,096, including 566 males and 530 females.

How many households are there in Ranipur?

There are 196 households in Ranipur.

What is the literacy rate in Ranipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranipur is 35.95%. Male literacy is 41.17% and female literacy is 30.38%.