Rateu - Gida, Balotra

Rateu is a village situated in the Gida tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Baytoo and around 80 km from Barmer. Rateu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rateu is 086924. The village covers a total geographical area of 1933.6 hectares and falls under the 344802 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Rateu

As per Census 2011, Rateu village has a total population of 1,476 people, consisting of 783 males and 693 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 655 literate and 821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,476783693
Child Population (0–6 yrs)262159103
Scheduled Castes (SC)814140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)704228
Literate Population655408247
Illiterate Population821375446

Nearby Villages of Rateu

Rateu 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)
Herajoniyon Ki DhaniNorth-East4.21 km
PatalinadiSouth4.41 km
Daloniyon Ki DhaniSouth-West6.78 km
Madon Ki DhaniEast6.98 km
Phatoombiya NadiSouth-East7.70 km
Dheeraniyon Ki DhaniSouth7.98 km
Kasoom Bala Sardar SinghEast8.95 km
Gorsiyon Ki TalaNorth-West9.60 km
Deeponiyon Ki DhaniSouth9.68 km
Kasoom Bala CharnanEast9.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rateu

Rateu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baytu, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Barmer to Rateu is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rateu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rateu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rateu

Where is Rateu located?

Rateu village is located in Gida Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rateu?

Rateu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rateu?

The pincode of Rateu is 344802.

What is the population of Rateu?

Rateu has a total population of 1,476, including 783 males and 693 females.

How many households are there in Rateu?

There are 275 households in Rateu.

What is the literacy rate in Rateu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rateu is 44.38%. Male literacy is 52.11% and female literacy is 35.64%.