Ranjana - Vasmath, Hingoli

Ranjana is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Basmath and around 75 km from Hingoli. Ranjana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranjana is 546317. The village covers a total geographical area of 934.51 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ranjana

According to the 2011 Census, Ranjana village had a total population of 2,324 people, including 1,251 males and 1,073 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 86.04% and female literacy at 62.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranjana

Ranjana 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 Ranjana

Ranjana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Ranjana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Ranjana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranjana

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

Health Facilities in Ranjana

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

FAQs about Ranjana