Ratanpur - Manihari, Katihar

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Manihari subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manihari and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Manohar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 225727. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.4 hectares and falls under the 854113 pincode. Manihari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

As per Census 2011, Ratanpur village has a total population of 4,598 people, consisting of 2,378 males and 2,220 females. The village has 924 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,300 literate and 3,298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 547 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Ratanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumaripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manihari to Ratanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Ratanpur is about 36 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 Ratanpur

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpur

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

FAQs about Ratanpur