Ratnal - Bishnah, Jammu

Ratnal is a village situated in the Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishnah and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jammu. Ratnal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratnal is 006292. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 181132 pincode. Bishnah is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ratnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishnah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratnal

According to the 2011 Census, Ratnal village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 667 males and 607 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 91.92% and female literacy at 75.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratnal

Ratnal 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 Ratnal

Ratnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishnah to Ratnal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Ratnal is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratnal

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

Health Facilities in Ratnal

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

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