Ratwas - Piprai, Ashoknagar

Ratwas is a village situated in the Piprai tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Mungaoli and around 20 km from Ashoknagar. Khujrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwas is 500751. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 473440 pincode. Ashok Nagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ratwas

According to the 2011 Census, Ratwas village had a total population of 883 people, including 471 males and 412 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.88%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 47.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratwas

Ratwas 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 Ratwas

Ratwas 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 Rahatwas, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashok Nagar to Ratwas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Ratwas is about 20 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 Ratwas

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

Health Facilities in Ratwas

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

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