Ratanpur - Khategaon, Dewas

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Lakdani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 474214. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.52 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 916 people, including 470 males and 446 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.08%, with male literacy at 58.16% and female literacy at 39.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 700.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Ratanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Ratanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Ratanpur is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanpur

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpur

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

FAQs about Ratanpur