Bantarjaya, Ranca Bungur Subdistrict

Bantarjaya is a desa (village) located within the Ranca Bungur district of Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia. It is an administrative area that has undergone several changes in its name and jurisdiction, originally known as Bantarkambing. The village became part of the Rancabungur District in 2000.

Bantarjaya is situated in the Ranca Bungur district of Bogor Regency, West Java. The subdistrict's historical name, Bantarkambing, is still used in local contexts, such as the name of an elementary school and a public transportation route (Angkot 06 A) connecting to Pasar Anyar.

Bantarjaya is home to educational facilities such as KB AL DZAKWAN, a private PAUD (early childhood education) institution. SDN Bantarkambing, an elementary school, also bears the historical name of the area.

Bantarjaya functions as a constituent village within the broader administrative structure of Ranca Bungur district and Bogor Regency. Its evolution, including changes in its administrative boundaries, reflects the regional development and urbanization patterns within West Java, particularly concerning areas buffering Jakarta.

Bantarjaya is located within the Ranca Bungur district, which also includes other villages such as Bantarsari, Candali, Cimulang, Mekarsari, Pasirgaok, and Rancabungur. Ranca Bungur district itself is part of Bogor Regency, a significant administrative region in West Java. Bogor Regency borders Tangerang Regency, the cities of South Tangerang, Depok, Bekasi, and Bekasi Regency to the north; Lebak Regency to the west; Sukabumi Regency to the south; Cianjur Regency to the southeast; and Karawang Regency to the east. Bogor City is fully encircled by Bogor Regency but is administratively independent.