Raniganj - Gazole, Malda

Raniganj is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Gazole and around 22.9 km from English Bazar. Raniganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raniganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raniganj is 312776. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.56 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raniganj

According to the 2011 Census, Raniganj village had a total population of 4,880 people, including 2,528 males and 2,352 females, living in 1,069 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.21%, with male literacy at 64.65% and female literacy at 53.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 617.

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

Nearby Villages of Raniganj

Raniganj 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 Raniganj

Raniganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Raniganj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Raniganj is about 22.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raniganj

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

Health Facilities in Raniganj

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

FAQs about Raniganj