Ratwas - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Ratwas is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Hasrra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwas is 456326. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.9 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ratwas

According to the 2011 Census, Ratwas village had a total population of 702 people, including 367 males and 335 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.16%, with male literacy at 78.31% and female literacy at 46.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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 Jakhaura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Ratwas is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Ratwas is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. 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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