Ranigaon - Piploda, Ratlam

Ranigaon is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Ranigaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranigaon is 469975. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.65 hectares and falls under the 457333 pincode. Piploda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ranigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ranigaon

As per Census 2011, Ranigaon village has a total population of 2,429 people, consisting of 1,239 males and 1,190 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,506 literate and 923 illiterate residents. Additionally, 617 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4291,2391,190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290138152
Scheduled Castes (SC)617324293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1858996
Literate Population1,506951555
Illiterate Population923288635

Nearby Villages of Ranigaon

Ranigaon 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhatlaSouth-West2.24 km
RiyawanSouth-East2.56 km
MawtaNorth3.26 km
Bhakar KhediSouth3.68 km
BagiyaEast3.71 km
NaveliEast3.76 km
Kheda(piploda)South-West4.14 km
ThikriyaWest4.33 km
BachhodiyaWest4.35 km
KanserSouth-East4.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranigaon

Ranigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhodhar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piploda to Ranigaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Ranigaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ranigaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ranigaon

Where is Ranigaon located?

Ranigaon village is located in Piploda Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranigaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranigaon is Ranigaw.

What is the pincode of Ranigaon?

The pincode of Ranigaon is 457333.

What is the population of Ranigaon?

Ranigaon has a total population of 2,429, including 1,239 males and 1,190 females.

How many households are there in Ranigaon?

There are 505 households in Ranigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Ranigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranigaon is 62.00%. Male literacy is 76.76% and female literacy is 46.64%.