Rana - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Rana is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from Piyali and around 28.4 km from Alipore. Dhapdhapi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rana is 333974. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.84 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Rana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rana

According to the 2011 Census, Rana village had a total population of 2,520 people, including 1,315 males and 1,205 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.23%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 67.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 908.

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

Nearby Villages of Rana

Rana 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 Rana

Rana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Krishnamohan Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Rana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rana is about 28.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rana

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

Health Facilities in Rana

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

FAQs about Rana