Ranau - Jainti, Almora
Ranau is a village situated in the Jainti tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainti and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Talla Binola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranau is 053485. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.85 hectares and falls under the 263626 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Ranau 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 Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ranau
According to the 2011 Census, Ranau village had a total population of 55 people, including 22 males and 33 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.44%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.
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 Population | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 17 | 5 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Ranau
Ranau is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ranau
Ranau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Ranau is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ranau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ranau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ranau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranau village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ranau
Where is Ranau located?
Ranau village is located in Jainti Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Ranau?
The Gram Panchayat of Ranau is Talla Binola.
What is the pincode of Ranau?
The pincode of Ranau is 263626.
What is the population of Ranau?
Ranau had a total population of 55, including 22 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Ranau?
Ranau had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ranau?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranau was 84.44%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 75.00%.