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

As per Census 2011, Rana village has a total population of 1,399 people, consisting of 730 males and 669 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,399730669
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220101119
Scheduled Castes (SC)285132153
Literate Population867535332
Illiterate Population532195337

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalbhadrapurNorth-East1.23 km
MandalaNorth-West1.47 km
Karehla GorwaWest1.69 km
BadwamniSouth-East1.90 km
Shaharimadan GariSouth-West2.13 km
Nagla MauniNorth2.21 km
BahmatiNorth-East2.29 km
BhamraulaSouth2.33 km
PeepaliWest2.43 km
Pinjri NagriNorth-West2.51 km

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.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Rana

Where is Rana located?

Rana village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rana?

Rana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rana?

The pincode of Rana is 202002.

What is the population of Rana?

Rana has a total population of 1,399, including 730 males and 669 females.

How many households are there in Rana?

There are 223 households in Rana.

What is the literacy rate in Rana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rana is 61.97%. Male literacy is 73.29% and female literacy is 49.63%.