Ratanpur - Potashpur - II, Purba Medinipur
Ratanpur is a village situated in the Potashpur - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 345085. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.71 hectares and falls under the 721429 pincode. Egra is the nearest town.
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 Patashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ratanpur
According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 560 people, including 285 males and 275 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.44%, with male literacy at 99.21% and female literacy at 93.63%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 560 | 285 | 275 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 487 | 252 | 235 |
| Illiterate Population | 73 | 33 | 40 |
Nearby Villages of Ratanpur
Ratanpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ratanpur
Public transport in the Ratanpur is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ratanpur
Where is Ratanpur located?
Ratanpur village is located in Potashpur - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Ratanpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ratanpur is Khar.
What is the pincode of Ratanpur?
The pincode of Ratanpur is 721429.
What is the population of Ratanpur?
Ratanpur had a total population of 560, including 285 males and 275 females.
How many households are there in Ratanpur?
Ratanpur had 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ratanpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratanpur was 96.44%. Male literacy was 99.21% and female literacy was 93.63%.