Indian Village Directory

Ratanmala Village

Ratanmala is an inhabited village in Majhaulia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217286, the Census 2011 record lists 12,961 people in 2,437 households and the reported area is 1,078 hectares. The local references include Ratanmala Gram Panchayat, Majhaulia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 10 km.

In short:

Ratanmala is a village in Majhaulia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217286 and 12,961 people in 2,437 households.

Village Code217286
Population12,961
Households2,437
Area1,078 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Ratanmala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 12,961 people, 1,078 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Ratanmala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Majhaulia
CD Block Majhaulia
Gram Panchayat RATANMALA
  • Ratanmala falls under Majhaulia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217286.
  • The record lists 12,961 people living in 2,437 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,078 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Ratanmala
Census Village Code
217286
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Majhaulia
Sub-district Census Code
01027
CD Block
Majhaulia
Gram Panchayat
Ratanmala
Households
2,437
Population
12,961
Male Population
6,866
Female Population
6,095
Sex Ratio
887.71
Area
1,078 hectares
Area
10.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,202.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.86% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.01% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 59.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ratanmala in the official administrative record. Census village code 217286, Ratanmala Gram Panchayat and Majhaulia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01027
Village Census Code
217286
CD Block Code
0015
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Majhaulia
Gram Panchayat Name
Ratanmala

Location and Distance

Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Ratanmala, about 10 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Majhaulia
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,078 hectares
Area
10.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 12,961 people in 2,437 households, with 6,866 male residents and 6,095 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 12.86% and ST share is 0.01% for Ratanmala. Population density works out to about 1,202.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,437
Total Population
12,961
Male Population
6,866
Female Population
6,095
Sex Ratio
887.71
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
1,667
SC Male Population
882
SC Female Population
785
SC Population Share
12.86
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ratanmala list 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 private middle schools and 2 private secondary schools. 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
2
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ratanmala. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
8
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
6
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
7
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ratanmala 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
110 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ratanmala include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Ratanmala include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ratanmala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 742 hectares and irrigated land is 442 hectares (59.6% 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
103.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
102 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
742.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
442.0
Canals Area In Hectares
332 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ratanmala village located?

Ratanmala is in Majhaulia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ratanmala village in?

Ratanmala village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Ratanmala village in?

Ratanmala village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ratanmala under?

Ratanmala comes under Majhaulia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ratanmala?

The Census village code of Ratanmala is 217286.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ratanmala under?

Ratanmala is listed under RATANMALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Majhaulia.

What is the population of Ratanmala village?

The village record lists 12,961 people and 2,437 households for Ratanmala.

How many households are in Ratanmala village?

The village record lists 2,437 households for Ratanmala.

What is the male and female population of Ratanmala?

The record lists 6,866 male residents and 6,095 female residents for Ratanmala.

What is the sex ratio of Ratanmala village?

The sex ratio of Ratanmala is 887.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ratanmala village?

The reported geographical area of Ratanmala is 1,078 hectares.

What is the population density of Ratanmala village?

The approximate population density of Ratanmala is 1,202.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ratanmala?

The nearest town listed for Ratanmala is Bettiah, about 10 km away.

How far is Ratanmala from the district headquarters?

Ratanmala is about 10 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ratanmala from the sub-district headquarters?

Ratanmala is about 0 km from Majhaulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ratanmala?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 private middle schools and 2 private secondary schools for Ratanmala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ratanmala?

For Ratanmala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 742 hectares and irrigated land is 442 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ratanmala.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.