Ratora - Garud, Bageshwar
Ratora is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Ratore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratora is 051444. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.87 hectares and falls under the 263639 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Ratora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Ratora
According to the 2011 Census, Ratora village had a total population of 149 people, including 69 males and 80 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,159 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.39%, with male literacy at 96.49% and female literacy at 66.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.
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 Population | 149 | 69 | 80 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 88 | 46 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 104 | 55 | 49 |
| Illiterate Population | 45 | 14 | 31 |
Nearby Villages of Ratora
Ratora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ratora
Ratora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Ratora is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ratora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ratora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ratora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ratora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ratora
Where is Ratora located?
Ratora village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Ratora?
The Gram Panchayat of Ratora is Ratore.
What is the pincode of Ratora?
The pincode of Ratora is 263639.
What is the population of Ratora?
Ratora had a total population of 149, including 69 males and 80 females.
How many households are there in Ratora?
Ratora had 36 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ratora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratora was 79.39%. Male literacy was 96.49% and female literacy was 66.22%.