Where is Ranka village located?
Ranka is in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ranka Village
Ranka is an inhabited village in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244094, the Census 2011 record lists 1,083 people in 142 households and the reported area is 104.44 hectares. The local references include Hazratpur Mararo Gram Panchayat, Ariari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 8 km.
Village Code244094
Population1,083
Households142
Area104.44 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ranka
- Census Village Code
- 244094
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sheikhpura
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ariari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01377
- CD Block
- Ariari
- Gram Panchayat
- Hazratpur Mararo
- Households
- 142
- Population
- 1,083
- Male Population
- 571
- Female Population
- 512
- Sex Ratio
- 896.67
- Area
- 104.44 hectares
- Area
- 1.04 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ranka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,083 people, 104.44 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Ranka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ranka falls under Ariari Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244094.
- The record lists 1,083 people living in 142 households.
- The reported village area is 104.44 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
- 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 Density1,036.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.95%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ranka in the official administrative record. Census village code 244094, Hazratpur Mararo Gram Panchayat and Ariari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01377
- Village Census Code
- 244094
- CD Block Code
- 0365
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Ariari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Hazratpur Mararo
Location and Distance
Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Ranka, about 8 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ariari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 8 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sheikhpura
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 104.44 hectares
- Area
- 1.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,083 people in 142 households, with 571 male residents and 512 female residents. The average household size is 7.63, and SC share is 43.95% and ST share is 0% for Ranka. Population density works out to about 1,036.96 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 142
- Total Population
- 1,083
- Male Population
- 571
- Female Population
- 512
- Sex Ratio
- 896.67
- Average Household Size
- 7.63
- SC Population
- 476
- SC Male Population
- 254
- SC Female Population
- 222
- SC Population Share
- 43.95
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ranka list 1 government primary 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ranka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ranka include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 47 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ranka include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ranka include self-help groups, 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ranka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81.21 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares (57.9% 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
- 23.23
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 81.21
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 34.21 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 47.0
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ranka
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
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
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Ariari | Nabinagar Kakrar | VILL-Nabinagar Kakrar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
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
Which district is Ranka village in?
Ranka village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Ranka village in?
Ranka village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ranka under?
Ranka comes under Ariari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ranka?
The Census village code of Ranka is 244094.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ranka under?
Ranka is listed under Hazratpur Mararo Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ariari.
What is the population of Ranka village?
The village record lists 1,083 people and 142 households for Ranka.
How many households are in Ranka village?
The village record lists 142 households for Ranka.
What is the male and female population of Ranka?
The record lists 571 male residents and 512 female residents for Ranka.
What is the sex ratio of Ranka village?
The sex ratio of Ranka is 896.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ranka village?
The reported geographical area of Ranka is 104.44 hectares.
What is the population density of Ranka village?
The approximate population density of Ranka is 1,036.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ranka?
The nearest town listed for Ranka is Sheikhpura, about 8 km away.
How far is Ranka from the district headquarters?
Ranka is about 8 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ranka from the sub-district headquarters?
Ranka is about 4 km from Ariari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ranka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ranka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ranka?
For Ranka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81.21 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ranka?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ranka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.