Ratanpurwa - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Ratanpurwa is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Nadda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpurwa is 216853. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.6 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpurwa village had a total population of 486 people, including 253 males and 233 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 87.61% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpurwa

Ratanpurwa 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 Ratanpurwa

Ratanpurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Ratanpurwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ratanpurwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpurwa

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

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