Ranapara - Amta - I, Howrah

Ranapara is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Amta and around 34.2 km from Howrah. Udang-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranapara is 332628. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.28 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ranapara

As per Census 2011, Ranapara village has a total population of 2,420 people, consisting of 1,279 males and 1,141 females. The village has 471 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,827 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ranapara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ranapara

Ranapara 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 Ranapara

Ranapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ranapara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ranapara is about 34.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranapara

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

Health Facilities in Ranapara

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

FAQs about Ranapara