Ratna - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Ratna is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Ratna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratna is 168012. The village covers a total geographical area of 726.67 hectares and falls under the 224125 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ratna

As per Census 2011, Ratna village has a total population of 6,233 people, consisting of 3,139 males and 3,094 females. The village has 840 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 953 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,675 literate and 2,558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,2333,1393,094
Child Population (0–6 yrs)953496457
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,535773762
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population3,6752,1501,525
Illiterate Population2,5589891,569

Nearby Villages of Ratna

Ratna 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)
HarsinghpurSouth-West1.14 km
AjmalpurNorth1.32 km
Goori BarahNorth-East1.61 km
ChakiaSouth-East1.74 km
EkdallaSouth-West1.81 km
KuthmaWest1.97 km
Barah KhurdNorth2.14 km
DadarEast2.16 km
AhirooliSouth2.37 km
RajapurWest2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratna

Ratna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Jalalpur to Ratna is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Ratna is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ratna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ratna

Where is Ratna located?

Ratna village is located in Jalalpur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratna?

Ratna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ratna?

The pincode of Ratna is 224125.

What is the population of Ratna?

Ratna has a total population of 6,233, including 3,139 males and 3,094 females.

How many households are there in Ratna?

There are 840 households in Ratna.

What is the literacy rate in Ratna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratna is 58.96%. Male literacy is 68.49% and female literacy is 49.29%.