Ranna - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Ranna is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ranna Dahiyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranna is 236386. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ranna

As per Census 2011, Ranna village has a total population of 3,324 people, consisting of 1,746 males and 1,578 females. The village has 669 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 545 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,685 literate and 1,639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 518 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3241,7461,578
Child Population (0–6 yrs)545303242
Scheduled Castes (SC)518278240
Literate Population1,6851,055630
Illiterate Population1,639691948

Nearby Villages of Ranna

Ranna 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)
AkhtwaraSouth-West1.05 km
BorWest1.12 km
DahiarNorth-East1.14 km
SarhilaSouth-East1.48 km
BoranSouth-East1.65 km
ChhatauniNorth-West1.66 km
SahruNorth1.79 km
NarsinghaSouth1.99 km
ParsaEast2.24 km
MaheshwaraNorth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranna

Ranna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambhaddarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Ranna is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Ranna is about 33 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 Ranna

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

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

Health Facilities in Ranna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranna 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Ranna

Where is Ranna located?

Ranna village is located in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranna?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranna is Ranna Dahiyar.

What is the pincode of Ranna?

The pincode of Ranna is 848117.

What is the population of Ranna?

Ranna has a total population of 3,324, including 1,746 males and 1,578 females.

How many households are there in Ranna?

There are 669 households in Ranna.

What is the literacy rate in Ranna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranna is 50.69%. Male literacy is 60.42% and female literacy is 39.92%.