Ranipur - Para, Purulia

Ranipur is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Para and around 24.9 km from Purulia. Jabarrah-jhapra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 330124. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.46 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 1,991 people, including 1,017 males and 974 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.58%, with male literacy at 72.90% and female literacy at 41.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 685, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranipur

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 Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Ranipur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ranipur is about 24.9 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 Ranipur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Ranipur village are given below:

FAQs about Ranipur