Ranigar

Ranigar is a village located in Basanti subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sonakhali (tehsildar office) and 72.3km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Jyotishpur is the gram panchayat of Ranigar village.

Here you can discover what makes Ranigar unique in its vibrant Basanti-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Ranigar’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 Ranigar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ranigar is 335090. The village spans a total geographical area of 253.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743312. Canning is nearest town to Ranigar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ranigar 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 Basanti Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ranigar

Population of Ranigar

According to the 2011 Census, Ranigar has a total population of about 2,973, with approximately 1,483 males and 1,490 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 448 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 818 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 83. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.77%, with male literacy at about 71.21% and female literacy near 56.38%. There are around 575 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ranigar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ranigar

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

Nearby Villages of Ranigar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranigar