Rataitha - Kharagpur, Munger

Rataitha is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Rataitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rataitha is 243010. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Rataitha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rataitha

According to the 2011 Census, Rataitha village had a total population of 5,359 people, including 2,743 males and 2,616 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454.

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

Nearby Villages of Rataitha

Rataitha 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 Rataitha

Rataitha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Rataitha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Rataitha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rataitha

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

Health Facilities in Rataitha

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

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