Ratwa - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Ratwa is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Baruakhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwa is 481546. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.42 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ratwa

As per Census 2011, Ratwa village has a total population of 1,305 people, consisting of 709 males and 596 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratwa

Ratwa 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 Ratwa

Ratwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Ratwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Ratwa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratwa

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

Health Facilities in Ratwa

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

FAQs about Ratwa