Rantan

Rantan is a village located in Falta subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.7km away from sub-district headquarter Falta (tehsildar office) and 35.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Fatepur is the gram panchayat of Rantan village.

Rantan has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Rantan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rantan is 334311. The village spans a total geographical area of 49.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743513. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Rantan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Rantan

Below is a concise population overview of Rantan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 879 465 414
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 62 34 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 730 412 318
Illiterate Population 149 53 96

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Rantan village:

  • The total population of Rantan village is around 879, including approximately 465 males and 414 females, with a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 62 children aged 0–6 years in Rantan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Rantan village is about 83.05%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 76.81%.
  • There are around 222 households in Rantan village.

Connectivity of Rantan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Rantan

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

Gazipur Tajpur Sasan Pikhira Purba Gopalpur Chaluary Niyogirat Durbarat Kotaldanga Benapur Banganagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Rantan

Where is Rantan located?
Rantan village is situated in Falta Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rantan?
The Gram Panchayat of Rantan is Fatepur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Rantan?
The pincode of Rantan is 743513, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Rantan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rantan is 879, with 465 males and 414 females.
How many households are there in Rantan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Rantan village has a total of 222 households.
What is the literacy rate in Rantan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rantan is 83.05%. The male literacy rate is 88.60%, while the female literacy rate is 76.81%.