Ratanpur - Nanoor, Birbhum

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Nanoor subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Chandidasnanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 317679. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.89 hectares and falls under the 731301 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

As per Census 2011, Ratanpur village has a total population of 742 people, consisting of 384 males and 358 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population742384358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934845
Scheduled Castes (SC)472819
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468066
Literate Population436260176
Illiterate Population306124182

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SantoshpurNorth1.29 km
KumiraNorth-West1.97 km
RayenWest2.01 km
UchkaranSouth-East2.01 km
CharkalgramSouth2.41 km
UdaypurNorth-West2.59 km
Chandidas NanurNorth-East3.14 km
KhalaSouth-West3.38 km
BelhatiNorth-West3.43 km
BaliguniEast3.47 km

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 Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ratanpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ratanpur

Where is Ratanpur located?

Ratanpur village is located in Nanoor Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratanpur is Chandidasnanoor.

What is the pincode of Ratanpur?

The pincode of Ratanpur is 731301.

What is the population of Ratanpur?

Ratanpur has a total population of 742, including 384 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Ratanpur?

There are 160 households in Ratanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Ratanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanpur is 58.76%. Male literacy is 67.71% and female literacy is 49.16%.