Where is Ranchajhar village located?
Ranchajhar is in Goreswar (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district in Assam, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ranchajhar Village
Ranchajhar is an inhabited village in Goreswar (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district, Assam. Its Census village code is 304348, the Census 2011 record lists 2,301 people in 466 households and the reported area is 329.24 hectares. The local references include Goreswar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rangia at about 23 km.
Village Code304348
Population2,301
Households466
Area329.24 hectares
Nearest TownRangia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ranchajhar
- Census Village Code
- 304348
- State
- Assam
- State Census Code
- 18
- District
- Baksa
- District Census Code
- 324
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Goreswar (Pt)
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02141
- CD Block
- Goreswar
- Households
- 466
- Population
- 2,301
- Male Population
- 1,201
- Female Population
- 1,100
- Sex Ratio
- 915.9
- Area
- 329.24 hectares
- Area
- 3.29 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rangia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 23 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ranchajhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,301 people, 329.24 hectares of reported area and Rangia as the nearest town reference for Ranchajhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ranchajhar falls under Goreswar (Pt) Sub-district in Baksa district, Assam.
- The Census village code is 304348.
- The record lists 2,301 people living in 466 households.
- The reported village area is 329.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rangia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density698.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share19.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share27.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ranchajhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 304348 and Goreswar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 18
- District Census Code
- 324
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02141
- Village Census Code
- 304348
- CD Block Code
- 0205
- CD Block Name
- Goreswar
Location and Distance
Rangia is the nearest town listed for Ranchajhar, about 23 km away. Mushalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 82 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Goreswar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1 km
- District Headquarter
- Mushalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 82 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rangia (Mb)
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 23 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Assam
- Nearest Town
- Rangia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 23 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 329.24 hectares
- Area
- 3.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,301 people in 466 households, with 1,201 male residents and 1,100 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 10.34% and ST share is 19.43% for Ranchajhar. Population density works out to about 698.88 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 466
- Total Population
- 2,301
- Male Population
- 1,201
- Female Population
- 1,100
- Sex Ratio
- 915.9
- Average Household Size
- 4.94
- SC Population
- 238
- SC Male Population
- 124
- SC Female Population
- 114
- SC Population Share
- 10.34
- ST Population
- 447
- ST Male Population
- 209
- ST Female Population
- 238
- ST Population Share
- 19.43
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ranchajhar list 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ranchajhar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ranchajhar include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5.25 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 58.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ranchajhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ranchajhar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ranchajhar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ranchajhar show that net sown area is 208.45 hectares and irrigated land is 58.2 hectares (27.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 95.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 9.2 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.34 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 208.45
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 150.25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 58.2
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Ranchajhar village in?
Ranchajhar village is in Baksa district.
Which state is Ranchajhar village in?
Ranchajhar village is in Assam.
Which sub-district is Ranchajhar under?
Ranchajhar comes under Goreswar (Pt) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ranchajhar?
The Census village code of Ranchajhar is 304348.
What is the population of Ranchajhar village?
The village record lists 2,301 people and 466 households for Ranchajhar.
How many households are in Ranchajhar village?
The village record lists 466 households for Ranchajhar.
What is the male and female population of Ranchajhar?
The record lists 1,201 male residents and 1,100 female residents for Ranchajhar.
What is the sex ratio of Ranchajhar village?
The sex ratio of Ranchajhar is 915.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ranchajhar village?
The reported geographical area of Ranchajhar is 329.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Ranchajhar village?
The approximate population density of Ranchajhar is 698.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ranchajhar?
The nearest town listed for Ranchajhar is Rangia, about 23 km away.
How far is Ranchajhar from the district headquarters?
Ranchajhar is about 82 km from Mushalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ranchajhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Ranchajhar is about 1 km from Goreswar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ranchajhar?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Ranchajhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ranchajhar?
For Ranchajhar, net sown area is 208.45 hectares and irrigated land is 58.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ranchajhar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Ranchajhar.