Ranara - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Ranara is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Ranara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranara is 479207. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.17 hectares and falls under the 465689 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ranara

According to the 2011 Census, Ranara village had a total population of 2,192 people, including 1,127 males and 1,065 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.59%, with male literacy at 56.30% and female literacy at 30.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranara

Ranara 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 Ranara

Ranara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udyan Kheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Ranara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Ranara is about 30 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 Ranara

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

Health Facilities in Ranara

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

FAQs about Ranara