Rathur - Jansath, Muzaffarnagar

Rathur is a village situated in the Jansath tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rathaur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Rathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rathur is 111391. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.36 hectares and falls under the 251314 pincode. Rathaur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Rathur

According to the 2011 Census, Rathur village had a total population of 1,464 people, including 782 males and 682 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.51%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 67.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Rathur

Rathur 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 Rathur

Rathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mansurpur, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rathaur to Rathur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Rathur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rathur

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

Health Facilities in Rathur

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

FAQs about Rathur