Ranka - Assar, Doda

Ranka is a village situated in the Assar tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 40 km from Doda and around 40 km from Doda. Ranka village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranka is 004179. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.3 hectares and falls under the 182143 pincode. Sdoda is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Ramban Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ranka

According to the 2011 Census, Ranka village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 807 males and 736 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.32%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 46.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 549.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sdoda to Ranka is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Ranka is about 40 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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