Ratanpurwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Ratanpurwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpurwa is 216448. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.9 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpurwa

As per Census 2011, Ratanpurwa village has a total population of 482 people, consisting of 235 males and 247 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Ratanpurwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ratanpurwa is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:

FAQs about Ratanpurwa