Ratni - Ratni Faridpur, Jehanabad

Ratni is a village situated in the Ratni Faridpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ratni Faridpur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Ratni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratni is 260083. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 804429 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ratni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jahanabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ratni

According to the 2011 Census, Ratni village had a total population of 3,067 people, including 1,626 males and 1,441 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0671,6261,441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)500265235
Scheduled Castes (SC)316167149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population1,8721,173699
Illiterate Population1,195453742

Nearby Villages of Ratni

Ratni 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)
SultanpurSouth-East0.82 km
FaridpurEast1.12 km
Nirpur RatniSouth-West1.33 km
SikandraSouth-East1.44 km
KansuaWest1.62 km
RakasiaSouth-East1.66 km
KundlaNorth1.98 km
MirzapurNorth-East1.98 km
Chak SauraSouth-East2.17 km
AiraSouth2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratni

Ratni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mai Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Ratni is about 17 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 Ratni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ratni

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

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

FAQs about Ratni

Where is Ratni located?

Ratni village is located in Ratni Faridpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratni?

Ratni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ratni?

The pincode of Ratni is 804429.

What is the population of Ratni?

Ratni had a total population of 3,067, including 1,626 males and 1,441 females.

How many households are there in Ratni?

Ratni had 457 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ratni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratni was 72.93%. Male literacy was 86.19% and female literacy was 57.96%.