Ratanpur - Raniwara, Jalore

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Raniwara tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Raniwara and around 122 km from Jalor. Ratanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 089837. The village covers a total geographical area of 1716 hectares and falls under the 343040 pincode. Bhinmal is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 3,384 people, including 1,685 males and 1,699 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.54%, with male literacy at 66.49% and female literacy at 35.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3841,6851,699
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602330272
Scheduled Castes (SC)801418383
Scheduled Tribes (ST)250138112
Literate Population1,406901505
Illiterate Population1,9787841,194

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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)
MaroowaraNorth3.32 km
JakhriEast3.88 km
MaitriwaraNorth5.33 km
BhanwariyaSouth-East5.72 km
SingawasNorth-East6.37 km
DhanolEast7.43 km
DaipurNorth7.87 km
JorwasNorth-East8.19 km
DodwadiyaNorth-East8.63 km
MandardiNorth-West8.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Marwar Ratanpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinmal to Ratanpur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Ratanpur is about 122 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 Ratanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ratanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ratanpur

Where is Ratanpur located?

Ratanpur village is located in Raniwara Tehsil, Jalore district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanpur?

Ratanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ratanpur?

The pincode of Ratanpur is 343040.

What is the population of Ratanpur?

Ratanpur had a total population of 3,384, including 1,685 males and 1,699 females.

How many households are there in Ratanpur?

Ratanpur had 630 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanpur was 50.54%. Male literacy was 66.49% and female literacy was 35.39%.