Ranipur village, Handia tehsil | Pincode 221508

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Ranipur is a village in Handia mandal, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 2,166 spread across 272 households. The village has a literacy rate of 53.6% and is located at coordinates 25.251°N, 79.063°E with PIN code 221508.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Abhayraj

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LGD code: 162716
Pincode: 221508
Post office: Saidabad (Allahabad)
Population: 2,166
Households: 272
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 787
Distance to district centre: 228 km
Distance to mandal centre: 226 km
Distance to Lucknow: 259 km
Distance to Delhi: 417 km
Nearest railway station: Ranipur Road · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Paras Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ranipur compares

By population, Ranipur ranks #131 of 625 villages in Handia mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

−4.5% vs mandal average

Ranipur: 53.6%
Handia mandal: 58.1%
Prayagraj district: 61.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

875

−63 vs mandal average

Ranipur: 875
Handia mandal: 938

Household size

people per home

8.0

+1.5 vs mandal average

Ranipur: 8.0
Handia mandal: 6.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ranipur at a glance

Ranipur is a village of 2,166 people in 272 households (Census 2011) in Handia tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, the 131st-largest of 625 villages in Handia tehsil. Literacy is 54%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 58% and the sex ratio is 875 women per 1,000 men. It lies 228 km from the Prayagraj district centre, 22 km from Vijaypur, the nearest town, 4 km from Ranipur Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 221508, served by Saidabad (Allahabad) post office; the LGD village code is 162716. The nearest hospital or health centre is Paras Hospital, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Abhayraj , and the village votes in Mohan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Brajesh Kumar. The population is estimated at 2,554 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Ranipur · this village	2,166	54%	—
Ranipur · Lambhua	777	60%	0 km N
Ranipur · Basti	1,045	48%	0 km N
Ranipur · Bijnor	785	74%	0 km N
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ranipur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ALLAHABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): RANIPUR
Total area (ha): 102.62
Irrigated area (ha): 86.5
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ranipur

LGD code: 162716
Pincode: 221508
Post office: Saidabad (Allahabad)
Population (Census 2011): 2,166
Population (projected 2026): 2,554
Households: 272
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 875
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Coordinates: 25.25124°N, 79.06309°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Unnao
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mohan
Member of Parliament: Sakshi Maharaj
Member of Legislative Assembly: Brajesh Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Abhayraj
Block / Mandal: Handia
Nearest railway station: Jaitipur (225.8 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Prayagraj district level

Then & Now

Ranipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,166

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,554

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

272

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

321

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,166Census 2011
Households: 272Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5542026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3212026 projection
Active job cards: 2,55,029MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,22,487MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 15,24,06,296ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Prayagraj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 36,18,753PMAY-G · 36,18,753 of 36,85,704 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Prayagraj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Prayagraj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ranipur

Mandal centre

Handia · ≈ 226 km

≈ 7 h 43 min by car · 9 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Prayagraj · ≈ 228 km

≈ 7 h 48 min by car · 9 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,775 people

Vijaypur · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Lucknow259 kmcapital
Delhi417 km
Hyderabad877 km
Mumbai936 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRanipur Road4 km
Bus stopRanipur<1 km
Hospital / PHCParas Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankSBI<1 km
Petrol pumpHP4 km
CollegeKher Inter College42 km
Police stationBada Bazar Chauki7 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Ranipur

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🛕Janirai TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shiv TempleTemple<1 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ranipur

What is the pincode of Ranipur?

The pincode of Ranipur, Handia tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh is 221508. The post office is Saidabad (Allahabad).

Which post office delivers to Ranipur?

Mail for Ranipur is delivered through Saidabad (Allahabad) post office, pincode 221508, in Handia tehsil, Prayagraj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ranipur located?

Ranipur is a village in Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Ranipur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ranipur village has a population of 2,166 across 272 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ranipur?

The current sarpanch of Ranipur gram panchayat is Abhayraj .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ranipur in?

Ranipur falls under the Unnao Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of Uttar Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ranipur in?

Ranipur falls under the Mohan assembly constituency (AC #164) of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Ranipur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ranipur village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Ranipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ranipur village is 875 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Ranipur?

The nearest railway station to Ranipur is Jaitipur (~225.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ranipur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ranipur, including Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (UP), Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ranipur from Prayagraj district centre?

Ranipur is approximately 228 km (straight-line) from the centre of Prayagraj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ranipur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ranipur village is 162716.

Which is the nearest town to Ranipur?

Vijaypur (population 12,775, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Ranipur in a straight line.

How big is Ranipur compared to other villages in Handia tehsil?

Ranipur ranks 131 of 625 villages in Handia tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,166 residents).

How far is Ranipur from Lucknow?

Ranipur is about 259 km from Lucknow in a straight line (the state capital of Uttar Pradesh); by road expect roughly 336 km.

How far is Ranipur from Delhi?

Ranipur is about 417 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 542 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ranipur?

Ranipur Road is the nearest railway station to Ranipur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ranipur?

Ranipur is the nearest bus stop to Ranipur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ranipur?

Paras Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ranipur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ranipur?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Ranipur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ranipur?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Ranipur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Ranipur?

Ranipur falls under Mohan assembly constituency (AC 164). The sitting MLA is Brajesh Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Ranipur?

Ranipur is in Unnao Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sakshi Maharaj (BJP).

What is the population of Ranipur in 2026?

Ranipur is estimated at 2,554 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,166 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ranipur in?

Uttar Pradesh falls in the Upper Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, sugarcane; canal irrigation) and the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Ranipur in Prayagraj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Ranipur?

Abhayraj is the sarpanch of Ranipur gram panchayat, Handia tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Handia tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)