Ranipora - Shangus, Anantnag
Ranipora is a village situated in the Shangus tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shangus and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Rainipora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipora is 003740. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.8 hectares and falls under the 192201 pincode. Shangus is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Ranipora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Ranipora
As per Census 2011, Ranipora village has a total population of 3,509 people, consisting of 2,366 males and 1,143 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 483 females per 1,000 males. There are 491 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,321 literate and 1,188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ranipora are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,509 | 2,366 | 1,143 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 491 | 310 | 181 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 267 | 262 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 5 | - |
| Literate Population | 2,321 | 1,789 | 532 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,188 | 577 | 611 |
Nearby Villages of Ranipora
Ranipora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ranipora
Ranipora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shangus to Ranipora is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Ranipora is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ranipora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ranipora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ranipora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranipora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ranipora
Where is Ranipora located?
Ranipora village is located in Shangus Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ranipora?
The Gram Panchayat of Ranipora is Rainipora.
What is the pincode of Ranipora?
The pincode of Ranipora is 192201.
What is the population of Ranipora?
Ranipora has a total population of 3,509, including 2,366 males and 1,143 females.
How many households are there in Ranipora?
There are 396 households in Ranipora.
What is the literacy rate in Ranipora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranipora is 66.14%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 46.54%.