Ratinathpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ratinathpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 42.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratinathpur is 310702. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.16 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ratinathpur

As per Census 2011, Ratinathpur village has a total population of 1,517 people, consisting of 786 males and 731 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,124 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratinathpur

Ratinathpur 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 Ratinathpur

Ratinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Ratinathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ratinathpur is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratinathpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ratinathpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ratinathpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ratinathpur village are given below:

FAQs about Ratinathpur