Ranka - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Ranka is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Raka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranka is 440686. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.63 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ranka

According to the 2011 Census, Ranka village had a total population of 1,875 people, including 915 males and 960 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 87.33% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 679.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranka

Ranka 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 Ranka

Ranka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Ranka is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ranka is about 37 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 Ranka

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

Health Facilities in Ranka

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

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