Ratanpur - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Goghat and around 75.6 km from Chinsura. Raghubati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 324034. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.69 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 12 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 1,643 people, including 822 males and 821 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 70.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Ratanpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ratanpur is about 75.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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