Ranidih - Jamtara

Ranidih is a village situated in the Jamtara subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamtara, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ranidih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranidih is 372717. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.7 hectares and falls under the 815354 pincode.

Ranidih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamtara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ranidih

According to the 2011 Census, Ranidih village had a total population of 1,822 people, including 915 males and 907 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.29%, with male literacy at 59.57% and female literacy at 38.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,446.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranidih

Ranidih 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 Ranidih

Ranidih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaseetar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Ranidih is about 22 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 Ranidih

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

Health Facilities in Ranidih

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

FAQs about Ranidih