Where is Ratua village located?
Ratua is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ratua Village
Ratua is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222638, the Census 2011 record lists 3,640 people in 668 households and the reported area is 529.24 hectares. The local references include Paharkatta Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 30 km.
Village Code222638
Population3,640
Households668
Area529.24 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ratua
- Census Village Code
- 222638
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kishanganj
- District Census Code
- 210
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pothia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01124
- CD Block
- Pothia
- Gram Panchayat
- Paharkatta
- Households
- 668
- Population
- 3,640
- Male Population
- 1,891
- Female Population
- 1,749
- Sex Ratio
- 924.91
- Area
- 529.24 hectares
- Area
- 5.29 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kishanganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855117
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ratua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,640 people, 529.24 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Ratua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ratua falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222638.
- The record lists 3,640 people living in 668 households.
- The reported village area is 529.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kishanganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density687.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ratua in the official administrative record. Census village code 222638, Paharkatta Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 210
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01124
- Village Census Code
- 222638
- CD Block Code
- 0112
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0019
- CD Block Name
- Pothia
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Paharkatta
Location and Distance
Kishanganj is the nearest town listed for Ratua, about 30 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pothia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Kishanganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kishanganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kishanganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Kishanganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 529.24 hectares
- Area
- 5.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,640 people in 668 households, with 1,891 male residents and 1,749 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 0.88% and ST share is 0% for Ratua. Population density works out to about 687.78 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 668
- Total Population
- 3,640
- Male Population
- 1,891
- Female Population
- 1,749
- Sex Ratio
- 924.91
- Average Household Size
- 5.45
- SC Population
- 32
- SC Male Population
- 16
- SC Female Population
- 16
- SC Population Share
- 0.88
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ratua list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ratua. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ratua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ratua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ratua include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ratua is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ratua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 447.4 hectares and irrigated land is 256.15 hectares (57.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 22.65
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1.15 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 6.21 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 22.06 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29.77 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 447.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 191.25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 256.15
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 256.15 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ratua
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 855117 | Kishanganj | Pothia | Ratanpur | Ratanpur, P. O. Panasihat, Via Taiyabpur, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855117 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Ratua village in?
Ratua village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Ratua village in?
Ratua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ratua under?
Ratua comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ratua?
The Census village code of Ratua is 222638.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ratua under?
Ratua is listed under PAHARKATTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Ratua village?
The village record lists 3,640 people and 668 households for Ratua.
How many households are in Ratua village?
The village record lists 668 households for Ratua.
What is the male and female population of Ratua?
The record lists 1,891 male residents and 1,749 female residents for Ratua.
What is the sex ratio of Ratua village?
The sex ratio of Ratua is 924.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ratua village?
The reported geographical area of Ratua is 529.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Ratua village?
The approximate population density of Ratua is 687.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ratua?
The nearest town listed for Ratua is Kishanganj, about 30 km away.
How far is Ratua from the district headquarters?
Ratua is about 30 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ratua from the sub-district headquarters?
Ratua is about 15 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ratua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Ratua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ratua?
For Ratua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 447.4 hectares and irrigated land is 256.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ratua?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ratua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.