Rana

Rana is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.1km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 28.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Dhapdhapi I is the gram panchayat of Rana village.

Here you can discover what makes Rana unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Rana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rana is 333974. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743387. Baruipur is nearest town to Rana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rana

Population of Rana

According to the 2011 Census, Rana has a total population of about 2,520, with approximately 1,315 males and 1,205 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 286 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 908 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.92%, with male literacy at about 70.11% and female literacy near 59.25%. There are around 583 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rana. As per the 2011 stats, Rana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rana

Knowing the nearby villages of Rana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rana