Ratwara - Madhepur, Madhubani

Ratwara is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Rahua Sangram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwara is 220881. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.2 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ratwara

According to the 2011 Census, Ratwara village had a total population of 813 people, including 437 males and 376 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.66%, with male literacy at 77.99% and female literacy at 47.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratwara

Ratwara 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 Ratwara

Ratwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Ratwara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Ratwara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratwara

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

Health Facilities in Ratwara

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

FAQs about Ratwara