Ratanhari - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Ratanhari is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Begamganj and around 123 km from Raisen. Ratanhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanhari is 484185. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.32 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ratanhari

As per Census 2011, Ratanhari village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 472 males and 421 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population893472421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1436875
Scheduled Castes (SC)1025448
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1317160
Literate Population522310212
Illiterate Population371162209

Nearby Villages of Ratanhari

Ratanhari 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)
Padariya KhurdSouth0.99 km
DehgawanNorth1.79 km
Kheri Ta PadariyaNorth-East1.89 km
Bichhuwa JagirSouth-East2.02 km
Boriya JagirEast2.30 km
Tekapur KhurdWest3.15 km
Beelkheda JagirEast3.22 km
Madhiya GusainNorth-East3.63 km
JasrathiNorth3.75 km
SajkhedaSouth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratanhari

Ratanhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Ratanhari is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Ratanhari is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanhari

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

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

Health Facilities in Ratanhari

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

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

FAQs about Ratanhari

Where is Ratanhari located?

Ratanhari village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanhari?

Ratanhari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ratanhari?

The pincode of Ratanhari is 464570.

What is the population of Ratanhari?

Ratanhari has a total population of 893, including 472 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Ratanhari?

There are 195 households in Ratanhari.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanhari is 58.45%. Male literacy is 65.68% and female literacy is 50.36%.