Purbba Ranipur - Gazole, Malda

Purbba Ranipur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Gazole and around 33.9 km from English Bazar. Sahajadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Ranipur is 312740. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.59 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purbba Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Ranipur village had a total population of 347 people, including 177 males and 170 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.00%, with male literacy at 57.72% and female literacy at 46.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Ranipur

Purbba 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 Purbba Ranipur

Purbba Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Purbba Ranipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Purbba Ranipur is about 33.9 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 Purbba Ranipur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba 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 Purbba Ranipur village are given below:

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