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

According to the 2011 Census, Ranna village had a total population of 3,324 people, including 1,746 males and 1,578 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.63%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 47.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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