Ratkuria - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Ratkuria is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from Bhopalgarh and around 65 km from Jodhpur. Ratkuria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratkuria is 084826. The village covers a total geographical area of 4402 hectares and falls under the 342606 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ratkuria

According to the 2011 Census, Ratkuria village had a total population of 5,025 people, including 2,556 males and 2,469 females, living in 994 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 48.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 807, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratkuria

Ratkuria 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 Ratkuria

Ratkuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umed, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Ratkuria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Ratkuria is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratkuria

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

Health Facilities in Ratkuria

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

FAQs about Ratkuria