Ranihati - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Ranihati is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Bagda and around 68.5 km from Barasat. Koniara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranihati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranihati is 322505. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.57 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaom is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ranihati

As per Census 2011, Ranihati village has a total population of 1,793 people, consisting of 943 males and 850 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,340 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranihati

Ranihati 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 Ranihati

Ranihati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaom to Ranihati is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ranihati is about 68.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranihati

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

Health Facilities in Ranihati

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

FAQs about Ranihati