Ranigaon - Ratanpur, Bilaspur

Ranigaon is a village situated in the Ratanpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Kota and around 32 km from Bilaspur. Ranigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranigaon is 438054. The village covers a total geographical area of 726.48 hectares and falls under the 495442 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ranigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigaon village had a total population of 3,290 people, including 1,691 males and 1,599 females, living in 761 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranigaon

Ranigaon 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 Ranigaon

Ranigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Ranigaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ranigaon is about 32 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 Ranigaon

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

Health Facilities in Ranigaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranigaon village are given below:

FAQs about Ranigaon