Ranwahi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ranwahi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kulhadkatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranwahi is 447557. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.15 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ranwahi

As per Census 2011, Ranwahi village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 313 males and 321 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population634313321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834835
Scheduled Castes (SC)241014
Scheduled Tribes (ST)213110103
Literate Population398218180
Illiterate Population23695141

Nearby Villages of Ranwahi

Ranwahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KulhadkattaSouth-East2.25 km
ChichgaonNorth-East2.53 km
NarayanpurSouth-West2.57 km
MullaNorth-West2.93 km
MohgaonSouth3.01 km
PichechkattaNorth-West3.47 km
KanhargaonSouth-West4.04 km
RanidongriSouth-East4.66 km
ChogelNorth-West4.68 km
MardelNorth4.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranwahi

Ranwahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Ranwahi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ranwahi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranwahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ranwahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ranwahi

Where is Ranwahi located?

Ranwahi village is located in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranwahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranwahi is Kulhadkatta.

What is the pincode of Ranwahi?

The pincode of Ranwahi is 494670.

What is the population of Ranwahi?

Ranwahi has a total population of 634, including 313 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Ranwahi?

There are 156 households in Ranwahi.

What is the literacy rate in Ranwahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranwahi is 62.78%. Male literacy is 69.65% and female literacy is 56.07%.