Ranhera - Chhata, Mathura

Ranhera is a village situated in the Chhata tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Ranhera, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ranhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranhera is 123689. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068.41 hectares and falls under the 281404 pincode. Chhata is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ranhera

As per Census 2011, Ranhera village has a total population of 4,711 people, consisting of 2,594 males and 2,117 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 845 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,438 literate and 2,273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 590 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7112,5942,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)845489356
Scheduled Castes (SC)590315275
Literate Population2,4381,586852
Illiterate Population2,2731,0081,265

Nearby Villages of Ranhera

Ranhera 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)
KhursiNorth-East1.85 km
SainwaSouth2.24 km
AdampurNorth2.32 km
KarahariNorth-West2.81 km
LadpurSouth-West2.93 km
JatwariNorth3.02 km
AstauliEast3.10 km
PeengariWest3.22 km
GoraSouth3.73 km
KhandwaiNorth3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranhera

Ranhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chata, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhata to Ranhera is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ranhera to Ranhera is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranhera

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

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

Health Facilities in Ranhera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranhera 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 Ranhera

Where is Ranhera located?

Ranhera village is located in Chhata Tehsil, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranhera?

Ranhera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ranhera?

The pincode of Ranhera is 281404.

What is the population of Ranhera?

Ranhera has a total population of 4,711, including 2,594 males and 2,117 females.

How many households are there in Ranhera?

There are 715 households in Ranhera.

What is the literacy rate in Ranhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranhera is 51.75%. Male literacy is 61.14% and female literacy is 40.25%.