Ratanpur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Piyali and around 34.6 km from Alipore. Shankarpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 333945. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.65 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 2,759 people, including 1,450 males and 1,309 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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 Dakshin Durgapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Ratanpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ratanpur is about 34.6 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