Ratua - II Subdivision - Malda, West Bengal
Ratua - II is an administrative subdivision in the Malda district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ratua - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Mahananda Bge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 173 km², including 173.04 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ratua - II Subdivision
Ratua - II Subdivision has a total of 51 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ailpara | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 2 | Ballabhpur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 3 | Barail | Rural | Sreepur-Ii |
| 4 | Betahaek Barna | Rural | Araidanga |
| 5 | Bishanpur | Rural | Paranpur |
| 6 | Chandpur | Rural | Paranpur |
| 7 | Chauduar | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 8 | Dakshin Maricha Bishanpur | Rural | Peerganj |
| 9 | Elahabad | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 10 | Gobarjana | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 11 | Gobindapur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 12 | Gornagoaldaha | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 13 | Haripur | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 14 | Harirampur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 15 | Jogigofa Bahadurpur | Rural | Araidanga |
| 16 | Kadamtali | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 17 | Khailsana | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 18 | Kharbari Jhamuria | Rural | Peerganj |
| 19 | Kheria | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 20 | Khutaha | Rural | Araidanga |
| 21 | Koklamari | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 22 | Kumarganj | Rural | Sreepur-Ii |
| 23 | Laskarpur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 24 | Lokhra | Rural | Araidanga |
| 25 | Magura | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 26 | Magurakhod | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 27 | Maharajpur | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 28 | Mirdadpur | Rural | Paranpur |
| 29 | Naoda | Rural | Araidanga |
| 30 | Nasipur | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 31 | Nesta | Rural | Araidanga |
| 32 | Nij Ganaraidanga | Rural | Paranpur |
| 33 | Nijgan Paranpur | Rural | Paranpur |
| 34 | Paharpur | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 35 | Palashbona | Rural | Sreepur-Ii |
| 36 | Paranpur | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 37 | Pirpur | Rural | Araidanga |
| 38 | Pukhuria | Rural | Pukhuria |
| 39 | Purbba Balarampur | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 40 | Rajapur | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 41 | Rangamatia | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 42 | Raninagar | Rural | Sreepur-Ii |
| 43 | Sambalpur | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 44 | Satmara | Rural | Peerganj |
| 45 | Sekhpur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 46 | Shibnagar | Rural | Sambalpur |
| 47 | Shripur | Rural | Sreepur-I |
| 48 | Simla | Rural | Araidanga |
| 49 | Sultanganj | Rural | Maharajpur |
| 50 | Sultanpur | Rural | Araidanga |
| 51 | Uttar Marichabishanpur | Rural | Pukhuria |
Population of Ratua - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ratua - II Subdivision has a total population of 2,02,080 people, consisting of 1,02,962 males and 99,118 females. There are 43,168 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,168 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,02,080 | 2,02,080 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,02,962 | 1,02,962 | 0 |
| Female Population | 99,118 | 99,118 | 0 |
| Total Households | 43,168 | 43,168 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,168 / km² | 1,168 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 95,915 literate people and 31,373 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,880 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,954 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,373 | 31,373 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 95,915 | 95,915 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,06,165 | 1,06,165 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,880 | 12,880 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,954 | 1,954 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.