Ral - Kanke, Ranchi
Ral is a village situated in the Kanke subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanke and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Husir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ral village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ral is 373512. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.57 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.
Ral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanke Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ral
According to the 2011 Census, Ral village had a total population of 568 people, including 295 males and 273 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.98%, with male literacy at 79.53% and female literacy at 57.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 489.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 568 | 295 | 273 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 41 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 489 | 258 | 231 |
| Literate Population | 338 | 202 | 136 |
| Illiterate Population | 230 | 93 | 137 |
Nearby Villages of Ral
Ral 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ekamba | South-West | 1.14 km |
| Batta | North-East | 1.35 km |
| Murum | South-East | 1.41 km |
| Sadkanadu | North | 1.56 km |
| Chitar | North | 1.71 km |
| Kalheyakanadu | North-East | 1.90 km |
| Balu | North | 2.20 km |
| Kokdaro | North-West | 2.37 km |
| Hosir | South | 2.38 km |
| Nagri | South-West | 2.70 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ral
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ral. The nearest railway station is Ranchi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Ral is about 15 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 Ral
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ral village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ral
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ral village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Ral
Where is Ral located?
Ral village is located in Kanke Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ral?
The Gram Panchayat of Ral is Husir.
What is the pincode of Ral?
The pincode of Ral is 834001.
What is the population of Ral?
Ral had a total population of 568, including 295 males and 273 females.
How many households are there in Ral?
Ral had 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ral?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ral was 68.98%. Male literacy was 79.53% and female literacy was 57.63%.