Ratanwan - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Ratanwan is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chandragardh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanwan is 253875. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ratanwan

As per Census 2011, Ratanwan village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 314 males and 280 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population594314280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347064
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367066
Literate Population305183122
Illiterate Population289131158

Nearby Villages of Ratanwan

Ratanwan 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)
MahsuSouth-West0.89 km
MansaraSouth-East0.94 km
HardaspurSouth-East1.76 km
Misra BighaSouth-West1.93 km
Chandar GarhWest2.02 km
GhuranandSouth-East2.13 km
ItwaEast2.53 km
LabhriEast2.55 km
Ghura SagarSouth-East2.99 km
SinghpurWest3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratanwan

Public transport in the Ratanwan 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 131.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Ratanwan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ratanwan is about 34 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 Ratanwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ratanwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ratanwan

Where is Ratanwan located?

Ratanwan village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratanwan is Chandragardh.

What is the pincode of Ratanwan?

The pincode of Ratanwan is 824302.

What is the population of Ratanwan?

Ratanwan has a total population of 594, including 314 males and 280 females.

How many households are there in Ratanwan?

There are 95 households in Ratanwan.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanwan is 51.35%. Male literacy is 58.28% and female literacy is 43.57%.