Ranas - Raipur, Bhilwara

Ranas is a village situated in the Raipur tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Ashaholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranas is 095413. The village covers a total geographical area of 655 hectares and falls under the 311801 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ranas

According to the 2011 Census, Ranas village had a total population of 1,039 people, including 494 males and 545 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.55%, with male literacy at 65.01% and female literacy at 31.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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 Population1,039494545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627191
Scheduled Castes (SC)19895103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025349
Literate Population417275142
Illiterate Population622219403

Nearby Villages of Ranas

Ranas 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)
PalranWest1.96 km
Cheed KheraEast2.64 km
BakanNorth-West2.78 km
AshaholiNorth3.08 km
NeemkheraNorth-West3.50 km
Surat Singh Ka KheraSouth-West3.55 km
JhoompuraSouth3.77 km
DiyasNorth-West4.20 km
LakhaholiNorth4.28 km
TheklaSouth-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranas

Ranas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lawa Sardargarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Ranas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Ranas 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 Ranas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ranas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ranas

Where is Ranas located?

Ranas village is located in Raipur Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ranas?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranas is Ashaholi.

What is the pincode of Ranas?

The pincode of Ranas is 311801.

What is the population of Ranas?

Ranas had a total population of 1,039, including 494 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Ranas?

Ranas had 216 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ranas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranas was 47.55%. Male literacy was 65.01% and female literacy was 31.28%.