Ranikuthar - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Ranikuthar is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Ranikuthar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranikuthar is 497570. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.53 hectares and falls under the 481441 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ranikuthar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ranikuthar

As per Census 2011, Ranikuthar village has a total population of 1,055 people, consisting of 532 males and 523 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 508 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ranikuthar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ranikuthar

Ranikuthar 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 Ranikuthar

Ranikuthar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Ranikuthar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Ranikuthar is about 32 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 Ranikuthar

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

Health Facilities in Ranikuthar

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

FAQs about Ranikuthar