# Ranipur Gram Panchayat, Islampur, Nalanda: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN Code

> Ranipur is a gram panchayat in Islampur block of Nalanda district, Bihar (LGD code 98178, PIN code 801102).
> It has 3 villages: Chhota Paithana, Makhdumpur, Ranipur.
> It is in Islampur assembly constituency (MLA: Ruhail Ranjan, Janata Dal (United)) and Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kaushalendra Kumar).
> It is about 26 km west of Nalanda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Khurrampur (4.1 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/nalanda/islampur/ranipur/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Ranipur / रानीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98178
- **Block:** Islampur
- **Anchal (Circle):** Islampur
- **District:** Nalanda
- **Division:** Patna Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Islampur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Nalanda
- **MLA:** Ruhail Ranjan (Janata Dal (United))
- **MP:** Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 801102, 801301
- **Coordinates:** 25.1627° N, 85.2610° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 9
- **Post Offices:** 3

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Ruhail Ranjan (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ruhail-ranjan-mla-islampur/
- **MP:** Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kaushalendra-kumar-mp-nalanda/

## Villages
- Chhota Paithana
- Makhdumpur (मखदुमपुर)
- Ranipur (रानीपुर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
Ranipur Gram Panchayat is in Islampur block of Nalanda district, Bihar, and comes under Islampur anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Mukhiya's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Islampur block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### How many villages are there in Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
Ranipur Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Chhota Paithana, Makhdumpur and Ranipur.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Ranipur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Ranipur was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Ranipur come under?
Ranipur comes under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Ranipur?
The MLA for Islampur is Ruhail Ranjan (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,00,487 votes (53.6%) and won by 32,239 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ranipur in?
Ranipur is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Ranipur?
The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Ranipur Gram Panchayat is 98178. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Ranipur?
Addresses in Ranipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 801102, 801301. The nearest post office is Aikhan (PIN 801102), about 1.0 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Ranipur?
The DIGIPIN for Ranipur is 23P-5P7-7PTF. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Ranipur from Nalanda?
Ranipur is about 26 km west of Nalanda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Islampur block, it is about 5.4 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Ranipur?
The nearest railway station to Ranipur is Khurrampur (KAMR), about 4.1 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Aungari Dham (ANGM), 4.7 km; Islampur (IPR), 5.2 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Ranipur?
The nearest airport to Ranipur is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 51 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 56 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Ranipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Ranipur is Bandhan Bank, Islampur Branch (IFSC BDBL0002475), roughly 10 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of India, Islampur (IFSC BKID0006266) and Canara Bank, Islampur (IFSC CNRB0007466). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Ranipur?
There are 9 schools on record in Ranipur: M.S. Makhdumpur, M.S. Ranipur, N.P.S. Chakdaulat, N.S High School Vishnupur, P.S Fazilapur, P.S. Chhoti Paithana, P.S. Sherpur, U.M.S Bisunpur and 1 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Ranipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Ranipur, as the crow flies, are Beshwak (2.8 km), Chandhari (3.2 km), Aungari (3.3 km), Bele (3.4 km) and Jamuawan (3.8 km).

### How can I complain about work in Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Islampur block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Ranipur get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Nalanda and Anchal Islampur, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Islampur Anchal office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Ranipur?
In Ranipur, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Ranipur?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Ranipur, the Rajasva Karmachari of Islampur anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Ranipur?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Islampur block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Islampur verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Ranipur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Nalanda, block Islampur and panchayat Ranipur to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Islampur block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Ranipur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Ranipur must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Ranipur?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Islampur block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Ranipur is in the Islampur assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Ranipur Gram Panchayat?
Ranipur Gram Panchayat scored 48.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 12th of 19 panchayats in Islampur block.

### What is the altitude of Ranipur above sea level?
Ranipur is about 63 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 7 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Ranipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Ranipur gets about 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Ranipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Ranipur, the land is 89% cropland, 6% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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