Ranahat - Habibpur, Malda

Ranahat is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Habibpur and around 19.4 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranahat is 313123. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.74 hectares and falls under the 732121 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Ranahat

According to the 2011 Census, Ranahat village had a total population of 442 people, including 212 males and 230 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.10%, with male literacy at 63.89% and female literacy at 46.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranahat

Ranahat 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 Ranahat

Ranahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Ranahat is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ranahat is about 19.4 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 Ranahat

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

Health Facilities in Ranahat

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

FAQs about Ranahat