Ranipur - Paliganj, Patna

Ranipur is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Ranipur Kurkuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 245741. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.49 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 1,584 people, including 828 males and 756 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.42%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 57.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, 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 Garhani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Ranipur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Ranipur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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