Ranipur

Ranipur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 54.8km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Ranipur village.

Ranipur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ranipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ranipur is 310627. The village spans a total geographical area of 193.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Ranipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ranipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Ranipur

Below is a concise population overview of Ranipur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 949 471 478
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 141 66 75
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 69 31 38
Literate Population 554 271 283
Illiterate Population 395 200 195

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ranipur village:

  • The total population of Ranipur village is around 949, including approximately 471 males and 478 females, with a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 141 children aged 0–6 years in Ranipur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ranipur village has 69 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ranipur village is about 58.38%, with male literacy at 57.54% and female literacy at 59.21%.
  • There are around 221 households in Ranipur village.

Connectivity of Ranipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ranipur. As per the 2011 stats, Ranipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Ranipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ranipur.

Sinrail Haripur Ganeshpur Patul Jalilpur Hasanpur Maynapur Sahabazpur Bishrail Tholahar Hiranyabati Mahasura

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranipur

Where is Ranipur located?
Ranipur village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ranipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ranipur is Nandanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Ranipur?
The pincode of Ranipur is 733124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ranipur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ranipur is 949, with 471 males and 478 females.
How many households are there in Ranipur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ranipur village has a total of 221 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ranipur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ranipur is 58.38%. The male literacy rate is 57.54%, while the female literacy rate is 59.21%.