Ratgawan - Devendranagar, Panna

Ratgawan is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Gukhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratgawan is 458872. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.16 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendranagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ratgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunnaor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratgawan

As per Census 2011, Ratgawan village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 95 males and 93 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 68 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratgawan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1889593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261016
Literate Population1207347
Illiterate Population682246

Nearby Villages of Ratgawan

Ratgawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Itwan TilhaWest1.23 km
NunahiSouth-West1.79 km
Simri VaishvSouth1.98 km
PhulwariSouth-East2.31 km
KalpaNorth-East2.52 km
GukhaurNorth2.70 km
Golhi PathakSouth3.15 km
SundaraEast3.23 km
PhuldariSouth-East3.67 km
PithauraNorth-East3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratgawan

Ratgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagma, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendranagar to Ratgawan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Ratgawan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratgawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ratgawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ratgawan

Where is Ratgawan located?

Ratgawan village is located in Devendranagar Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratgawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratgawan is Gukhour.

What is the pincode of Ratgawan?

The pincode of Ratgawan is 488333.

What is the population of Ratgawan?

Ratgawan has a total population of 188, including 95 males and 93 females.

How many households are there in Ratgawan?

There are 44 households in Ratgawan.

What is the literacy rate in Ratgawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratgawan is 63.83%. Male literacy is 76.84% and female literacy is 50.54%.