Ranpur - Bagicha, Jashpur

Ranpur is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Ranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranpur is 433701. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.4 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ranpur

As per Census 2011, Ranpur village has a total population of 1,761 people, consisting of 875 males and 886 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,151 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranpur

Ranpur 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 Ranpur

Ranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Ranpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Ranpur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranpur

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

Health Facilities in Ranpur

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

FAQs about Ranpur