Ranipur - Nizamabad, Azamgarh

Ranipur is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Ranipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 194521. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.4 hectares and falls under the 276305 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 613 people, including 352 males and 261 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 741 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.60%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 63.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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 Population613352261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)855233
Scheduled Castes (SC)260143117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population415270145
Illiterate Population19882116

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

Ranipur 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)
Khali PhatpurNorth-East0.33 km
ChackbudhanSouth-East0.40 km
Chack BahoruNorth0.69 km
PayagpurEast0.82 km
ShankardihNorth-West0.89 km
MathurapurNorth-East0.99 km
MolnapurNorth-West1.03 km
Budhan PattiSouth-West1.17 km
Shyam SundarpurNorth-East1.19 km
Jamin KatgharSouth1.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Ranipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Ranipur is about 11 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 Ranipur

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

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

Health Facilities in Ranipur

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

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

FAQs about Ranipur

Where is Ranipur located?

Ranipur village is located in Nizamabad Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranipur?

Ranipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ranipur?

The pincode of Ranipur is 276305.

What is the population of Ranipur?

Ranipur had a total population of 613, including 352 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Ranipur?

Ranipur had 89 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ranipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranipur was 78.60%. Male literacy was 90.00% and female literacy was 63.60%.