Ranipur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ranipur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 92.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 310370. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ranipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 390 people, including 195 males and 195 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.94%, with male literacy at 61.68% and female literacy at 58.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

Ranipur 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 Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliganj to Ranipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ranipur is about 92.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranipur

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

Health Facilities in Ranipur

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

FAQs about Ranipur