Ratodan - Badoda, Sheopur

Ratodan is a village situated in the Badoda tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badoda and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Ratodhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratodan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratodan is 451801. The village covers a total geographical area of 3814 hectares and falls under the 476339 pincode. Badoda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ratodan

According to the 2011 Census, Ratodan village had a total population of 3,574 people, including 1,828 males and 1,746 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.18%, with male literacy at 42.15% and female literacy at 26.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,074.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratodan

Ratodan 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 Ratodan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ratodan. The nearest railway station is Sheopur Kalan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badoda to Ratodan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Ratodan is about 30 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 Ratodan

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

Health Facilities in Ratodan

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

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