Ranipur - Purulia - I, Purulia

Ranipur is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.5 km from Purulia and around 24.9 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranipur is 330994. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.6 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ranipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ranipur village had a total population of 396 people, including 201 males and 195 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.36%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 36.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population396201195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432023
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)384196188
Literate Population20614363
Illiterate Population19058132

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TilagaraSouth-West1.03 km
MaldiNorth-West1.69 km
MayradiNorth1.90 km
PunuraSouth2.01 km
DarodiSouth-West2.15 km
DumardiEast2.21 km
Bhandar PuaraNorth-East2.54 km
KoldiWest2.55 km
PenrraWest3.10 km
ShyamdiEast3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranipur

Ranipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Ranipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ranipur

Where is Ranipur located?

Ranipur village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranipur is Bhandarpuara-chipida.

What is the pincode of Ranipur?

The pincode of Ranipur is 723102.

What is the population of Ranipur?

Ranipur had a total population of 396, including 201 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Ranipur?

Ranipur had 75 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ranipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranipur was 58.36%. Male literacy was 79.01% and female literacy was 36.63%.