Ranjitpur - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Ranjitpur is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Latani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranjitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranjitpur is 361280. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ranjitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranjitpur village had a total population of 679 people, including 328 males and 351 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.16%, with male literacy at 54.98% and female literacy at 35.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranjitpur

Ranjitpur 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 Ranjitpur

Ranjitpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Ranjitpur is about 24 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 Ranjitpur

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

Health Facilities in Ranjitpur

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

FAQs about Ranjitpur