Rana - Koil, Aligarh

Rana is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Rana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rana is 122408. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.6 hectares and falls under the 202002 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rana

According to the 2011 Census, Rana village had a total population of 1,399 people, including 730 males and 669 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 60.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Rana

Rana 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 Rana

Rana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aligarh Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Rana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Rana is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rana

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

Health Facilities in Rana

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

FAQs about Rana