Ranka Jalalpur is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258242, the Census 2011 record lists 1,084 people in 160 households and the reported area is 241 hectares. The local references include Meksaur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 15 km.
In short:
Ranka Jalalpur is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258242 and 1,084 people in 160 households.
Village Code258242
Population1,084
Households160
Area241 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Ranka Jalalpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,084 people, 241 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Ranka Jalalpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Ranka Jalalpur falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 258242.
The record lists 1,084 people living in 160 households.
The reported village area is 241 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
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 Village Facts
Village
Ranka Jalalpur
Census Village Code
258242
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Meksaur
Households
160
Population
1,084
Male Population
546
Female Population
538
Sex Ratio
985.35
Area
241 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
805122
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density449.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.73%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ranka Jalalpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 258242, Meksaur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258242
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
5
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Meksaur
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Ranka Jalalpur, about 15 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
241 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,084 people in 160 households, with 546 male residents and 538 female residents. The average household size is 6.78, and SC share is 18.73% and ST share is 0% for Ranka Jalalpur. Population density works out to about 449.79 people per sq km.
Total Households
160
Total Population
1,084
Male Population
546
Female Population
538
Sex Ratio
985.35
Average Household Size
6.78
SC Population
203
SC Male Population
111
SC Female Population
92
SC Population Share
18.73
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ranka Jalalpur list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ranka Jalalpur 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
63.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ranka Jalalpur include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Tractors
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ranka Jalalpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ranka Jalalpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 188.7 hectares and irrigated land is 188.7 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.7
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
188.7
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
188.7
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
125.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.