Ratwal - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Ratwal is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chandra Pur Ratwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwal is 216911. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.9 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ratwal

According to the 2011 Census, Ratwal village had a total population of 2,744 people, including 1,423 males and 1,321 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.39%, with male literacy at 54.37% and female literacy at 39.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratwal

Ratwal 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 Ratwal

Ratwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Ratwal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ratwal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratwal

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

Health Facilities in Ratwal

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

FAQs about Ratwal