Ratan - Bakhri, Begusarai

Ratan is a village situated in the Bakhri subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Ratan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratan is 238241. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 848201 pincode. Bakhri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ratan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Ratan

According to the 2011 Census, Ratan village had a total population of 4,354 people, including 2,266 males and 2,088 females, living in 956 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.88%, with male literacy at 73.23% and female literacy at 55.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,132.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ratan

Ratan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ratan

Ratan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Imli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhri to Ratan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Ratan is about 35 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 Ratan

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

Health Facilities in Ratan

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

FAQs about Ratan