Ratanuan - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Ratanuan is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pipra Bagahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanuan is 254075. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ratanuan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratanuan

As per Census 2011, Ratanuan village has a total population of 246 people, consisting of 131 males and 115 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 102 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratanuan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population246131115
Child Population (0–6 yrs)25178
Literate Population1448559
Illiterate Population1024656

Nearby Villages of Ratanuan

Ratanuan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MujahidaNorth-West1.04 km
Murauli KhurdSouth-West1.21 km
MurauliSouth1.22 km
BarmanNorth1.24 km
Pipra BagahiSouth-East1.42 km
Kala PaharWest1.83 km
LakhnaNorth-West1.88 km
PichhuliyaSouth1.95 km
MirpurNorth2.01 km
IbrahimpurNorth-East2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratanuan

Ratanuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Ratanuan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ratanuan is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanuan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ratanuan village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ratanuan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ratanuan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ratanuan

Where is Ratanuan located?

Ratanuan village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanuan?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratanuan is Pipra Bagahi.

What is the pincode of Ratanuan?

The pincode of Ratanuan is 824123.

What is the population of Ratanuan?

Ratanuan has a total population of 246, including 131 males and 115 females.

How many households are there in Ratanuan?

There are 45 households in Ratanuan.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanuan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanuan is 58.54%. Male literacy is 64.89% and female literacy is 51.30%.