Ranigaon - Nagri, Dhamtari

Ranigaon is a village situated in the Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Ranigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranigaon is 447271. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.12 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Sihawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ranigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigaon village had a total population of 652 people, including 318 males and 334 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 74.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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 Sankra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Ranigaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Ranigaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:

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