Ratanpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 31.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 317766. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.58 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratanpur

As per Census 2011, Ratanpur village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 241 males and 221 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Ratanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ratanpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ratanpur is about 31.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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:

FAQs about Ratanpur