Ranigaon - Dharni, Amravati

Ranigaon is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Ranigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranigaon is 531398. The village covers a total geographical area of 783 hectares and falls under the 444719 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ranigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigaon village had a total population of 2,187 people, including 1,160 males and 1,027 females. The village had 423 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. The village had 348 children in the 0–6 age group. The village had 1,268 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Scheduled Castes (SC) accounted for 24 people and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for 1,650.

The table below presents population figures by category, with separate male and female counts.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ranigaon

Ranigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhulghat, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Ranigaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ranigaon is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 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:

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:

FAQs about Ranigaon