Living in Rānīganj
Rānīganj is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 131,261 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 4%, #101 of 3,335), single parents (top 6%, #198 of 3,335), low-income families (top 7%, #217 of 3,335).
Residents131,261
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport172 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,330,900 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.3 km
Distance to New Delhi1,135 km
Within 10 km147,525 people
Greater areaGreater Asansol, 17 km out
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 41 min, sunset 12:30
See Rānīganj on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rānīganj
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- It is part of Greater Asansol, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 41 min and sets around 12:30; in late June it sets around 15:01.
How Rānīganj ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,643 of 3,335 | #66 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #268 of 3,608 | #29 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #217 of 3,335 | #15 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #198 of 3,335 | #12 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #3,119 of 3,335 | #109 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,989 of 3,335 | #118 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #3,157 of 3,608 | #98 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #337 of 2,738 | #38 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #323 of 2,471 | #39 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #303 of 2,212 | #36 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #2,238 of 3,608 | #101 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #236 of 2,549 | #34 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #406 of 2,006 | #41 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #937 of 946 | #51 of 51 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #101 of 3,335 | #13 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #817 of 3,608 | #48 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #385 of 2,212 | #41 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #735 of 3,608 | #51 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #1,048 of 3,335 | #63 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #2,967 of 3,608 | #93 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,359 of 3,608 | #97 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,477 of 3,608 | #120 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #2,972 of 3,608 | #95 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #875 of 3,608 | #49 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #565 of 3,608 | #49 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #2,579 of 3,608 | #71 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #721 of 3,608 | #51 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #702 of 2,738 | #47 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bahula 5 km
- Jāmuria 11 km
- Āsansol 17 km
- Durgapur (West Bengal) 21 km
- Dubrājpur 32 km
- Kulti 32 km
- Chittaranjan 35 km
- Maithon 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.