Ranijhap - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Ranijhap is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Gaurella and around 112 km from Bilaspur. Banjhorka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranijhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranijhap is 437493. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.27 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ranijhap

According to the 2011 Census, Ranijhap village had a total population of 708 people, including 365 males and 343 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.28%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 48.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranijhap

Ranijhap 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 Ranijhap

Ranijhap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Ranijhap is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ranijhap is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranijhap

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

Health Facilities in Ranijhap

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

FAQs about Ranijhap