Ratwar - Obra, Aurangabad

Ratwar is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sonhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwar is 253263. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ratwar

As per Census 2011, Ratwar village has a total population of 1,871 people, consisting of 940 males and 931 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,146 literate and 725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,871940931
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343172171
Scheduled Castes (SC)374172202
Literate Population1,146645501
Illiterate Population725295430

Nearby Villages of Ratwar

Ratwar 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)
HemzaNorth-East0.87 km
KurmhaWest1.09 km
Kadiahi KhurdNorth-East1.62 km
BarawanSouth1.63 km
DeuriaEast1.66 km
SonhauliNorth1.70 km
Kadiahi KalanNorth-East2.10 km
DewriyaSouth-West2.11 km
ZiauddinpurNorth-West2.16 km
JhikatiyaSouth-East2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratwar

Ratwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Ratwar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ratwar

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

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

FAQs about Ratwar

Where is Ratwar located?

Ratwar village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratwar is Sonhuli.

What is the pincode of Ratwar?

The pincode of Ratwar is 824124.

What is the population of Ratwar?

Ratwar has a total population of 1,871, including 940 males and 931 females.

How many households are there in Ratwar?

There are 273 households in Ratwar.

What is the literacy rate in Ratwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratwar is 61.25%. Male literacy is 68.62% and female literacy is 53.81%.