Ranpat - Ratnagiri

Ranpat is a village situated in the Ratnagiri tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Ratnagiri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ranpat village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranpat is 565550. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 415620 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ranpat

According to the 2011 Census, Ranpat village had a total population of 672 people, including 309 males and 363 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,175 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.66%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 66.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population672309363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683335
Scheduled Castes (SC)1587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population463245218
Illiterate Population20964145

Nearby Villages of Ranpat

Ranpat 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)
Lajul GonbarewadiSouth1.33 km
MulgaonSouth-East2.40 km
NarmeWest2.57 km
VedarewadiEast2.68 km
UkshiNorth-East2.71 km
KumbharwadaSouth2.75 km
MachivalewadiNorth-West2.88 km
PochariNorth3.15 km
KarbudeSouth-East3.41 km
KajarekondSouth-East3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranpat

Ranpat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Ranpat is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranpat

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

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

Health Facilities in Ranpat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ranpat

Where is Ranpat located?

Ranpat village is located in Ratnagiri Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ranpat?

Ranpat is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ranpat?

The pincode of Ranpat is 415620.

What is the population of Ranpat?

Ranpat had a total population of 672, including 309 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Ranpat?

Ranpat had 161 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ranpat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranpat was 76.66%. Male literacy was 88.77% and female literacy was 66.46%.