Indian Village Directory

Raniganj Village

Raniganj is an inhabited village in Imamganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256080, the Census 2011 record lists 4,572 people in 739 households and the reported area is 97 hectares. The local references include Raniganj Gram Panchayat, Imamganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Raniganj is a village in Imamganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256080 and 4,572 people in 739 households.
Village Code256080
Population4,572
Households739
Area97 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Raniganj
Census Village Code
256080
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Imamganj
Sub-district Census Code
01501
CD Block
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat
Raniganj
Households
739
Population
4,572
Male Population
2,359
Female Population
2,213
Sex Ratio
938.11
Area
97 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Raniganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,572 people, 97 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Raniganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockImamganj
Gram PanchayatRaniganj
  • Raniganj falls under Imamganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 256080.
  • The record lists 4,572 people living in 739 households.
  • The reported village area is 97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density4,713.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.55%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raniganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 256080, Raniganj Gram Panchayat and Imamganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01501
Village Census Code
256080
CD Block Code
0489
Gram Panchayat Code
8218
CD Block Name
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Raniganj

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Raniganj, about 31 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 71 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Imamganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
71 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
97 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,572 people in 739 households, with 2,359 male residents and 2,213 female residents. The average household size is 6.19, and SC share is 19.55% and ST share is 0.02% for Raniganj. Population density works out to about 4,713.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
739
Total Population
4,572
Male Population
2,359
Female Population
2,213
Sex Ratio
938.11
Average Household Size
6.19
SC Population
894
SC Male Population
455
SC Female Population
439
SC Population Share
19.55
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raniganj list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Raniganj. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Raniganj include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Raniganj include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Raniganj include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raniganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 41.07 hectares and irrigated land is 40.82 hectares (99.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulse
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
42.35
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.13 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.16 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.29 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.82

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Raniganj

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
State Bank of India CRM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
Punjab National Bank ATM 824210 Gaya Imamganj Nagwan Teh.sherghati Nagwan(imamganj), Gaya, Bihar, 824210
State Bank of India ATM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raniganj village located?

Raniganj is in Imamganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Raniganj village in?

Raniganj village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Raniganj village in?

Raniganj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Raniganj under?

Raniganj comes under Imamganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Raniganj?

The Census village code of Raniganj is 256080.

Which Gram Panchayat is Raniganj under?

Raniganj is listed under Raniganj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Imamganj.

What is the population of Raniganj village?

The village record lists 4,572 people and 739 households for Raniganj.

How many households are in Raniganj village?

The village record lists 739 households for Raniganj.

What is the male and female population of Raniganj?

The record lists 2,359 male residents and 2,213 female residents for Raniganj.

What is the sex ratio of Raniganj village?

The sex ratio of Raniganj is 938.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raniganj village?

The reported geographical area of Raniganj is 97 hectares.

What is the population density of Raniganj village?

The approximate population density of Raniganj is 4,713.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raniganj?

The nearest town listed for Raniganj is Sherghati, about 31 km away.

How far is Raniganj from the district headquarters?

Raniganj is about 71 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raniganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Raniganj is about 1 km from Imamganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Raniganj?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Raniganj.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Raniganj?

For Raniganj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 41.07 hectares and irrigated land is 40.82 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Raniganj?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raniganj. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.