Ratanpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 83.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 316023. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.23 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ratanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,453 males and 1,387 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.81%, with male literacy at 45.54% and female literacy at 40.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Ratanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ratanpur is about 83.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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