Ranakot - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Ranakot is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 83 km from Narendra Nagar and around 83 km from New Tehri. Ranakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranakot is 044584. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.22 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Ranakot

According to the 2011 Census, Ranakot village had a total population of 985 people, including 412 males and 573 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,391 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 57.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ranakot

Ranakot 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ranakot

Ranakot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Ranakot is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ranakot is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranakot

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

Health Facilities in Ranakot

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

FAQs about Ranakot