Ranisagar - Kharsia, Raigarh

Ranisagar is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ranisagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranisagar is 435244. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.74 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ranisagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ranisagar village had a total population of 845 people, including 420 males and 425 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.63%, with male literacy at 83.42% and female literacy at 66.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranisagar

Ranisagar 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 Ranisagar

Ranisagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Ranisagar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ranisagar is about 36 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 Ranisagar

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

Health Facilities in Ranisagar

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

FAQs about Ranisagar