Ratana - Rajgir, Nalanda

Ratana is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratana is 245063. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ratana

According to the 2011 Census, Ratana village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 853 males and 756 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.54%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 42.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratana

Ratana 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 Ratana

Public transport in the Ratana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nekpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Ratana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ratana 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 Ratana

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

Health Facilities in Ratana

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

FAQs about Ratana