Ratanpur

Ratanpur is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.2km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Ratanpur village. As per 2009 stats, Barshal is the gram panchayat of Ratanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Ratanpur unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Ratanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ratanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ratanpur is 326187. The village spans a total geographical area of 145.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722142. Durgapur is nearest town to Ratanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ratanpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ratanpur

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur has a total population of about 653, with approximately 338 males and 315 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 165 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.34%, with male literacy at about 59.47% and female literacy near 26.03%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ratanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ratanpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ratanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Ratanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Ratanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ratanpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ratanpur