Ratanpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 310616. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.45 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ratanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 388 people, including 200 males and 188 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Public transport in the Ratanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Ratanpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ratanpur is about 53.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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