Ratanpur - Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar
Ratanpur is a village situated in the Khatima tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khatima and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Ratanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 056250. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.39 hectares and falls under the 262308 pincode. Khatima is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Ratanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kichha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ratanpur
As per Census 2011, Ratanpur village has a total population of 2,958 people, consisting of 1,496 males and 1,462 females. The village has 555 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,115 literate and 843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,431 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratanpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,958 | 1,496 | 1,462 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 328 | 189 | 139 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,431 | 752 | 679 |
| Literate Population | 2,115 | 1,194 | 921 |
| Illiterate Population | 843 | 302 | 541 |
Nearby Villages of Ratanpur
Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ratanpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khatima to Ratanpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Ratanpur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ratanpur
Where is Ratanpur located?
Ratanpur village is located in Khatima Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, 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 262308.
What is the population of Ratanpur?
Ratanpur has a total population of 2,958, including 1,496 males and 1,462 females.
How many households are there in Ratanpur?
There are 555 households in Ratanpur.
What is the literacy rate in Ratanpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanpur is 71.50%. Male literacy is 79.81% and female literacy is 63.00%.