Ratua I

Ratua I is a Town and Subdivision in Maldah District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ratua I Block (CD) is 02212. The total area of Ratua I Subdivision is 253 km². Ratua I has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ratua I Subdivision

Ratua I Subdivision has a total of 100 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ratua I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ratua I Subdivision

The population profile of Ratua I Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ratua I Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,75,388 people. Includes nearly 1,42,183 males and 1,33,205 females. Rural population is about 2,75,388 people.
• There are around 45,676 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 23,311 boys and 22,365 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,38,137 people. Non-literate population is around 1,37,251 people.
• There are nearly 56,241 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ratua I Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ratua I Subdivision is approximately 30,538 people, including 15,977 males and 14,561 females. Around 30,538 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ratua I Subdivision is about 23,458 people, including 12,134 males and 11,324 females. Around 23,458 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,090 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,090 people per sq. km.