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Raniganj Village

Raniganj is an inhabited village in Rajmahal Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359217, the Census 2011 record lists 1,350 people in 223 households and the reported area is 86.71 hectares. The local references include Dahutola Gram Panchayat, Rajmahal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Raniganj is a village in Rajmahal Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359217 and 1,350 people in 223 households.
Village Code359217
Population1,350
Households223
Area86.71 hectares
Nearest TownRajmahal

Key Village Facts

Village
Raniganj
Census Village Code
359217
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajmahal
Sub-district Census Code
02569
CD Block
Rajmahal
Gram Panchayat
Dahutola
Households
223
Population
1,350
Male Population
700
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
928.57
Area
86.71 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajmahal
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816108
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Raniganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,350 people, 86.71 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Raniganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtRajmahal
CD BlockRajmahal
Gram PanchayatDAHUTOLA
  • Raniganj falls under Rajmahal Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359217.
  • The record lists 1,350 people living in 223 households.
  • The reported village area is 86.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajmahal.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,556.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share47.5%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 359217, Dahutola Gram Panchayat and Rajmahal CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02569
Village Census Code
359217
CD Block Code
0075
CD Block Name
Rajmahal
Gram Panchayat Name
Dahutola

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Raniganj, about 7 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajmahal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
86.71 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,350 people in 223 households, with 700 male residents and 650 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Raniganj. Population density works out to about 1,556.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
223
Total Population
1,350
Male Population
700
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
928.57
Average Household Size
6.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raniganj 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.

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 Raniganj include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
27.21 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raniganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 80.78 hectares and irrigated land is 38.38 hectares (47.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.44
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
38.38
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11.17 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Raniganj

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Canara Bank ATM 816108 Sahebganj Rajmahal Rajmahal (Np) Kashim Bazar H. No.3 Rajmahal, Sahebganj, Jharkhand, 816108
State Bank of India ATM 816108 Sahebganj Rajmahal Rajmahal (Np) Rajmahal Rajmahal, Sahebganj, Jharkhand, 816108

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 Rajmahal Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Raniganj village in?

Raniganj village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Raniganj village in?

Raniganj village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Raniganj under?

Raniganj comes under Rajmahal Sub-district. 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 359217.

Which Gram Panchayat is Raniganj under?

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

What is the population of Raniganj village?

The village record lists 1,350 people and 223 households for Raniganj.

How many households are in Raniganj village?

The village record lists 223 households for Raniganj.

What is the male and female population of Raniganj?

The record lists 700 male residents and 650 female residents for Raniganj.

What is the sex ratio of Raniganj village?

The sex ratio of Raniganj is 928.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raniganj village?

The reported geographical area of Raniganj is 86.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Raniganj village?

The approximate population density of Raniganj is 1,556.91 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 Rajmahal, about 7 km away.

How far is Raniganj from the district headquarters?

Raniganj is about 40 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raniganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Raniganj is about 10 km from Rajmahal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Raniganj?

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

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

For Raniganj, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 80.78 hectares and irrigated land is 38.38 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 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.