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 information the sub-district code of Ratu Block (CD) is 02691. Total area of ratu subdivision is 109 km² including 99.98 km² rural area and 8.85 km² urban area. Ratu subdivision has a population of 76,565 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,379 while rural population is 54,186. Ratu has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Ratu subdivision has a population density of 703.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,418 houses in the sub-district, including 4,434 urban houses and 9,984 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.58% population of ratu subdivision is literate, out of which 69.95% males and 55.01% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ratu Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.