Ramana - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Ramana is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Varanasi and around 20 km from Varanasi. Ramana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramana is 209544. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.32 hectares and falls under the 221011 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ramana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ramana

According to the 2011 Census, Ramana village had a total population of 8,651 people, including 4,604 males and 4,047 females, living in 1,284 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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 Population8,6514,6044,047
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,389750639
Scheduled Castes (SC)507267240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371423
Literate Population5,4403,3412,099
Illiterate Population3,2111,2631,948

Nearby Villages of Ramana

Ramana 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)
Kadipoor KhurdSouth1.13 km
Saraiya (birapatti)North-East1.22 km
TofapurSouth-West1.31 km
NarayanpurNorth1.88 km
ChuharpurNorth-West2.09 km
MilkapurSouth-West2.15 km
GirdharpurNorth2.53 km
PacharonSouth2.64 km
BaraiWest2.66 km
PahriyaNorth-West2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramana

Ramana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Ramana is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Ramana is about 20 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 Ramana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ramana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ramana

Where is Ramana located?

Ramana village is located in Varanasi Sadar Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ramana?

Ramana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramana?

The pincode of Ramana is 221011.

What is the population of Ramana?

Ramana had a total population of 8,651, including 4,604 males and 4,047 females.

How many households are there in Ramana?

Ramana had 1,284 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramana was 74.91%. Male literacy was 86.69% and female literacy was 61.59%.