Ratanpura - Islampur, Nalanda

Ratanpura is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Mojaphra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpura is 244899. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpura

As per Census 2011, Ratanpura village has a total population of 1,477 people, consisting of 796 males and 681 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,011 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,477796681
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20613274
Scheduled Castes (SC)214113101
Literate Population1,011582429
Illiterate Population466214252

Nearby Villages of Ratanpura

Ratanpura 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)
DariapurSouth1.05 km
JagaiNorth-East1.06 km
PaharpuraSouth-East1.37 km
Amnar KhasNorth1.48 km
NisanpuraNorth-West1.69 km
MozafraSouth-West1.70 km
Kasmiri ChakSouth-East1.86 km
KasimpurSouth1.91 km
GomaharEast1.92 km
SukhchainEast2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratanpura

Ratanpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ratanpura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ratanpura 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 Ratanpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ratanpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ratanpura

Where is Ratanpura located?

Ratanpura village is located in Islampur Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratanpura is Mojaphra.

What is the pincode of Ratanpura?

The pincode of Ratanpura is 801303.

What is the population of Ratanpura?

Ratanpura has a total population of 1,477, including 796 males and 681 females.

How many households are there in Ratanpura?

There are 214 households in Ratanpura.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanpura is 68.45%. Male literacy is 73.12% and female literacy is 63.00%.