Rankai - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Rankai is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Rankai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankai is 491337. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.73 hectares and falls under the 487221 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Rankai

According to the 2011 Census, Rankai village had a total population of 3,563 people, including 1,869 males and 1,694 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 90.10% and female literacy at 77.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankai

Rankai 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 Rankai

Rankai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Rankai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Rankai is about 23 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 Rankai

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

Health Facilities in Rankai

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

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