Ratu
Ratu is a Town and Subdivision in Ranchi District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ratu Block (CD) is 02691. The total area of Ratu Subdivision is 109 km², which includes 99.98 km² of rural area and 8.85 km² of urban area. Ratu has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ratu Subdivision
Ratu Subdivision has a total of 38 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ratu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agru | Bijulia | Ratu |
| 2 | Bajpur | Bajpur | Ratu |
| 3 | Banapiri | Banapiri | Ratu |
| 4 | Belangi | Lahna | Ratu |
| 5 | Bhonra | Gudu | Ratu |
| 6 | Bijuliya | Bijulia | Ratu |
| 7 | Burju | Lahna | Ratu |
| 8 | Chauli | Bajpur | Ranchi |
| 9 | Chitarkota | Pali | Ratu |
| 10 | Ekaguri | Lahna | Ratu |
| 11 | Garri | Gudu | Ratu |
| 12 | Guru | Gudu | Ratu |
| 13 | Gutuatoli | Hurhuri | Ratu |
| 14 | Hehal | Bijulia | Ratu |
| 15 | Hetha | Gudu | Ranchi |
| 16 | Hisri | Bajpur | Ranchi |
| 17 | Hochar | Tarup | Ratu |
| 18 | Hurhuri | Hurhuri | Ratu |
| 19 | Jari | Banapiri | Ratu |
| 20 | Kanauj | Tarup | Ratu |
| 21 | Kantu | Lahna | Ratu |
| 22 | Kokretanr | Tarup | Ratu |
| 23 | Lahna | Lahna | Ratu |
| 24 | Makhmandro | Lahna | Ratu |
| 25 | Malmanru | Purio | Ratu |
| 26 | Mariatu | Lahna | Ratu |
| 27 | Murchu | Tarup | Ratu |
| 28 | Murgu | Lahna | Ratu |
| 29 | Pali | Pali | Ratu |
| 30 | Pandra | Bajpur | Ratu |
| 31 | Parhepat | Purio | Ratu |
| 32 | Patratoli | Tarup | Ratu |
| 33 | Pheta | Hurhuri | Ranchi |
| 34 | Piriyo | Purio | Ratu |
| 35 | Ratu | N/A | Ratu |
| 36 | Tarup | Tarup | Ratu |
| 37 | Tigra | Tigra | Ratu |
| 38 | Usamatu | Tarup | Ratu |
Population of Ratu Subdivision
The population profile of Ratu Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ratu Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76,565 | 54,186 | 22,379 |
| Male Population | 38,785 | 27,264 | 11,521 |
| Female Population | 37,780 | 26,922 | 10,858 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,935 | 8,072 | 2,863 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,586 | 4,074 | 1,512 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,349 | 3,998 | 1,351 |
| Literate Population | 47,911 | 31,931 | 15,980 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,129 | 18,269 | 8,860 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,782 | 13,662 | 7,120 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,654 | 22,255 | 6,399 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,656 | 8,995 | 2,661 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,998 | 13,260 | 3,738 |
| Total Households | 14,418 | 9,984 | 4,434 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ratu Subdivision is around 76,565 people. This includes 38,785 males and 37,780 females. Rural population is about 54,186 (27,264 males and 26,922 females), while urban population is nearly 22,379 (11,521 males and 10,858 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,935 of the population, with 5,586 boys and 5,349 girls. Rural areas have 8,072 children, and urban areas have about 2,863 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,911 literate people in Ratu Subdivision, including 27,129 literate males and 20,782 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,931 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,980 people.
- About 28,654 people in Ratu Subdivision are not literate, including 11,656 males and 16,998 females. Rural areas include 22,255 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,399 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,418 households, with 9,984 in villages and 4,434 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ratu Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,609 | 752 | 1,857 |
| SC Male Population | 1,318 | 374 | 944 |
| SC Female Population | 1,291 | 378 | 913 |
| Total ST Population | 34,676 | 28,914 | 5,762 |
| ST Male Population | 17,223 | 14,367 | 2,856 |
| ST Female Population | 17,453 | 14,547 | 2,906 |
| Population Density | 704 / km² | 542 / km² | 2,529 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ratu Subdivision is approximately 2,609 people, including 1,318 males and 1,291 females. Around 752 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,857 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ratu Subdivision is about 34,676 people, including 17,223 males and 17,453 females. Around 28,914 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,762 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 704 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 542 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,529 people per sq. km.