Ranjan - Bhalwal, Jammu

Ranjan is a village situated in the Bhalwal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from Jammu and around 20 km from Jammu. Ranjan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranjan is 005671. The village covers a total geographical area of 1030.3 hectares and falls under the 181122 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ranjan

According to the 2011 Census, Ranjan village had a total population of 3,859 people, including 2,021 males and 1,838 females, living in 766 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 81.45% and female literacy at 67.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranjan

Ranjan 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 Ranjan

Ranjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Ranjan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Ranjan is about 20 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 Ranjan

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

Health Facilities in Ranjan

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

FAQs about Ranjan