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{{for|other places with same/similar name|Raniganj (disambiguation)}}
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Paschim Bardhaman district|Paschim Bardhaman]]
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'''Raniganj''' is a [[neighbourhood]] in [[Asansol]] of the [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is governed by [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]]<ref>https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf</ref>

==Geography==
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===Location===

Raniganj is located at {{Coord|23.62|N|87.13|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 91 [[metre]]s (298 [[foot (length)|feet]]).

The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.<ref>Chattopadhyay, Akkori, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'' (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang|bn}}, Vol I, pp 14-15, Radical Impression. {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}}</ref>

Nunia, a small stream about {{convert|40|km|0|abbr=on}} long has its origin near Adra village in the Salanpur area, flows through the Barabani area and joins the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] in the Raniganj area.<ref>Chattopadhyay, Akkori, pp 26-27</ref>

[[Gram panchayat]]s under Raniganj Panchayat Samiti are: Ratibati, Tirat, Egra, Amrasota, Jemari and Ballavpur.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bardhaman.gov.in/collect/dprd/prodhan.pdf | title =List of Pradhan of Gram Panchayats, District: Bardhaman | publisher = Government of West Bengal| access-date = 2009-08-29 }}</ref>

The current MLA from Raniganj legislative assembly constituency is Runu Dutta and current MP from Asansol Lok Sabha Constituency is [[Babul Supriyo]]. The mayor of Asansol Municipal Corporation is [http://myneta.info/westbengal2016/candidate.php?candidate_id=255 Jitendra Kumar Tiwary]

===Urbanisation===
According to the 2011 census, 83.33% of the population of Asansol Sadar subdivision was urban and 16.67% was rural.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher= Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 4 September 2018}}</ref> Asansol Sadar subdivision has 26 (+1 partly) [[Census Town]]s (partly presented in the map alongside; all places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map).

===Asansol Municipal Corporation===
According to the Kolkata Gazette notification of 3 June 2015, the municipal areas of [[Kulti]], Raniganj and [[Jamuria]] were included within the jurisdiction of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]].<ref name=2015notification>{{cite web| url = https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf |title = The Kolkata Gazette | work= Notification No. 335/MA/O/C-4/1M-36/2014 dated 3 June 2015 |publisher= Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 9 March 2017 }}</ref>

===Police station===
Raniganj police station has jurisdiction over parts of the [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]]. The area covered is 113.05 km2 and the population covered is 249,618.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman | work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 23 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/# |title = Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate |work = Find your police station | publisher= Asansol Durgapur Police | access-date = 18 February 2017}}</ref>

===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of Raniganj CD block are located at Raniganj.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1909_PART_B_DCHB_BARDDHAMAN.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Barddhaman | work= Map of Barddhaman with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 22 January 2017 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]] Raniganj municipal area had a total population of 129,441, of which 65,578 (52%) were males and 61,863 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 15,721. The total number of literate persons in Raniganj was 88,299 (87.85% of the population over 6 years).<ref>{{cite web| url= http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census - Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 10 March 2017 }}</ref>

*For language details see [[Raniganj (community development block)#Language and religion]]

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Raniganj had a population of 122,891. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Raniganj has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 56%. In Raniganj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Education==
[[Triveni Devi Bhalotia College]] was established in 1957 at Raniganj. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tdbcollege.ac.in/ |title =Trivenidevi Bhalotia College | publisher= TDB College | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>

[[Raniganj Girls' College]] was established in 1980 at Raniganj. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.raniganjgirlscollege.org/ |title =Raniganj Girls’ College |publisher= RGC | access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>

Searsole Raj High School is a Bengali-medium boys only institution established in 1856. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has a library with 3,981 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200102/searsole-raj-high-school.html | title = Searsole Raj High School | publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj High School is a Bengali-medium boys only institution established in 1888. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 21 computers, a library with 3,500 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200503/raniganj-high-school.html| title = Raniganj High School| publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj G.M. Girls’ High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1946. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 20 computers, a library with 4,000 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200502/raniganj-g-m-girls-high-schoo.html | title = Raniganj G.M. Gilrs’ High School | publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj Marwari Sanatan Vidyalaya is a Hindi-medium boys only institution established in 1912. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 1 computer, a library with 2,000 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200504/raniganj-marwari-sanatan-vidya.html | title = Ranigang Sanatan Marwari Vidya| publisher = Schools.org|access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj B.D.G. Vidyamandir is a Hindi-medium girls only institution established in 1959. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 12 computers and a library with 3,050 books. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094201504/raniganj-b-d-g-vidyamandir.html | title = Raniganj B.D.G. Vidyamandir| publisher = Schools.org.in|access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Gyan Bharati School is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1962. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200207/gyan-bharati-school.html| title = Gyan Bharati School| publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj Sri Durga Vidyalaya is a Hindi-medium boys only institution established in 1963. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The schools has 8 computers and a library with 700 books.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200205/raniganj-sri-durga-vidyalaya.html | title = Raniganj Sri Durga Vidalaya | publisher = Schools.org.in|access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Searsole Girls’ High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1965. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has a library with 116 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094201703/searsole-girls-high-school.html | title = Searsole Girls High School| publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Raniganj Urdu High School is an Urdu-medium co-educational institution established in 1967. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 10 computers and a library with 900 books. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094201304/raniganj-urdu-high-school.html | title = Raniganj Urdu High School| publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Sishu Bharati Hindi High School is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1980. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200105/sishu-bharati-hindi-high-schoo.html| title = Sishu Bharati Hindi High School | publisher = Schools.org.in|access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

Nandalal Jalan Siksha Sadan is an English-medium coeducational institution established in 1986. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has 14 computers, a library with 3,500 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19094200304/nandalal-jalan-siskhsa-sadan.html | title = Nandalal Jalan Siksha Sadan | publisher = Schools.org.in |access-date = 14 June 2020}}</ref>

==Healthcare==
Ballavpur Rural Hospital, with 50 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Raniganj CD block. Raniganj Block Primary Health centre at Raniganj functions with 25 beds. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at [[Baktarnagar]] (with 6 beds) and Tirat (with 6 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal|access-date = 12 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 12 May 2020}}</ref>

Other hospitals at Raniganj include Marwari Relief Society Hospital, Anandlok Hospital, B.N. Agarwal Memorial Hospital, Eye hospital, Kunusturia Area Hospital among others.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.efindout.com/hospital-of-raniganj/ | title = Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Raniganj| publisher = eFindout.com | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref>

==External links==
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Asansol}}

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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Asansol]]

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