Ratanpur - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Shyampur and around 26.3 km from Howrah. Amardaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 333216. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.47 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalore is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 644 males and 604 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 67.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378.

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 Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalore to Ratanpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ratanpur is about 26.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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