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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ranipur

As per Census 2011, Ranipur village has a total population of 1,584 people, consisting of 828 males and 756 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 917 literate and 667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,584828756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263140123
Scheduled Castes (SC)19811088
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population917555362
Illiterate Population667273394

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)
MohabbatpurNorth0.93 km
BibipurSouth-West1.71 km
Dariapur PemNorth-East1.75 km
KurkuriSouth1.79 km
Harpur AnkuriWest1.99 km
HasanpurNorth-East2.22 km
Dariapur AnantEast2.46 km
MohbalipurWest2.69 km
SarsiSouth-West3.06 km
MasaurhaNorth-West3.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ranipur

Where is Ranipur located?

Ranipur village is located in Paliganj Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranipur is Ranipur Kurkuri.

What is the pincode of Ranipur?

The pincode of Ranipur is 801110.

What is the population of Ranipur?

Ranipur has a total population of 1,584, including 828 males and 756 females.

How many households are there in Ranipur?

There are 258 households in Ranipur.

What is the literacy rate in Ranipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranipur is 57.89%. Male literacy is 67.03% and female literacy is 47.88%.