Ranipur - Islampur, Nalanda

Ranipur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Ranipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 244928. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 801301 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ranipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 5,060 people, including 2,569 males and 2,491 females, living in 773 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.84%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 68.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,036, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ranipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ranipur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Ranipur