Ranjani - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Ranjani is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ranjani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranjani is 568798. The village covers a total geographical area of 9686 hectares and falls under the 416411 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ranjani

As per Census 2011, Ranjani village has a total population of 6,162 people, consisting of 3,138 males and 3,024 females. The village has 1,349 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 652 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,379 literate and 1,783 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,1623,1383,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652364288
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,252621631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19109
Literate Population4,3792,4211,958
Illiterate Population1,7837171,066

Nearby Villages of Ranjani

Ranjani 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)
LonarwadiSouth2.58 km
KhilegaonSouth-East5.12 km
PimpalwadiNorth-West5.26 km
PandegaonSouth5.84 km
KokaleEast6.11 km
Vithurayachi WadiNorth-West6.68 km
AjurSouth-East7.48 km
Karoli (t)West7.66 km
BassappachiwadiNorth-East8.09 km
NangoleNorth-West8.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranjani

Ranjani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agran Dhulgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Ranjani is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Ranjani is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranjani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ranjani

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

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

FAQs about Ranjani

Where is Ranjani located?

Ranjani village is located in Kavathemahankal Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranjani?

Ranjani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ranjani?

The pincode of Ranjani is 416411.

What is the population of Ranjani?

Ranjani has a total population of 6,162, including 3,138 males and 3,024 females.

How many households are there in Ranjani?

There are 1,349 households in Ranjani.

What is the literacy rate in Ranjani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranjani is 71.06%. Male literacy is 77.15% and female literacy is 64.75%.