Ratu Subdivision - Ranchi District, Jharkhand
Ratu is an administrative subdivision in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ratu is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Itky, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 109 km², including 99.98 km² rural area and 8.85 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ratu Subdivision
Ratu Subdivision has a total of 52 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agru | Rural | Bijulia |
| 2 | Bajpur | Rural | Bajpur |
| 3 | Bajra | Rural | Kamre |
| 4 | Banapiri | Rural | Banapiri |
| 5 | Banhaura | Rural | Kamre |
| 6 | Bariatu | Rural | Kamre |
| 7 | Belangi | Rural | Lahna |
| 8 | Bhonra | Rural | Gudu |
| 9 | Bijuliya | Rural | Bijulia |
| 10 | Burju | Rural | Lahna |
| 11 | Chatakpur | Rural | Chatakpur |
| 12 | Chauli | Rural | Bajpur |
| 13 | Chitarkota | Rural | Pali |
| 14 | Dahisot | Rural | Kamre |
| 15 | Dhanaisoso | Rural | Sundil |
| 16 | Ekaguri | Rural | Lahna |
| 17 | Garri | Rural | Gudu |
| 18 | Guru | Rural | Gudu |
| 19 | Gutuatoli | Rural | Hurhuri |
| 20 | Hehal | Rural | Bijulia |
| 21 | Hetha | Rural | Gudu |
| 22 | Hisri | Rural | Bajpur |
| 23 | Hochar | Rural | Tarup |
| 24 | Hurhuri | Rural | Hurhuri |
| 25 | Jari | Rural | Banapiri |
| 26 | Jhiri | Rural | Futkaltoli |
| 27 | Kamre | Rural | Kamre |
| 28 | Kanauj | Rural | Tarup |
| 29 | Kantu | Rural | Lahna |
| 30 | Kokretanr | Rural | Tarup |
| 31 | Lahna | Rural | Lahna |
| 32 | Makhmandro | Rural | Lahna |
| 33 | Malmanru | Rural | Purio |
| 34 | Mariatu | Rural | Lahna |
| 35 | Misirgonda Alias Pahargonda | Rural | Chatakpur |
| 36 | Murchu | Rural | Tarup |
| 37 | Murgu | Rural | Lahna |
| 38 | Nauasoso | Rural | Sundil |
| 39 | Pali | Rural | Pali |
| 40 | Pandra | Rural | Bajpur |
| 41 | Parhepat | Rural | Purio |
| 42 | Patratoli | Rural | Tarup |
| 43 | Pheta | Rural | Hurhuri |
| 44 | Piriyo | Rural | Purio |
| 45 | Pirra | Rural | Futkaltoli |
| 46 | Ratu (Ct) | Rural | Ratu (West) |
| 47 | Simliya | Rural | Simalia |
| 48 | Sundil | Rural | Sundil |
| 49 | Tarup | Rural | Tarup |
| 50 | Tigra | Rural | Tigra |
| 51 | Tilta | Rural | Futkaltoli |
| 52 | Usamatu | Rural | Tarup |
Population of Ratu Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ratu Subdivision has a total population of 76,565 people, consisting of 38,785 males and 37,780 females. There are 14,418 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 704 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 14,418 | 9,984 | 4,434 |
| Population Density | 704 / km² | 542 / km² | 2,529 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,911 literate people and 10,935 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,609 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 34,676 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,935 | 8,072 | 2,863 |
| Literate Population | 47,911 | 31,931 | 15,980 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,654 | 22,255 | 6,399 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,609 | 752 | 1,857 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 34,676 | 28,914 | 5,762 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.