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			{{Use Indian English\|date=January 2023}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=September 2019}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=September 2019}}
	{{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Ratua		\| name = Ratua
	\| native_name = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per ~~Wikipedia~~:INDISCRIPT policy -->		\| native_name = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per Bharatpedia:INDISCRIPT policy -->
	\| native_name_lang =		\| native_name_lang =
	\| other_name =		\| other_name =
	\| nickname =		\| nickname =
	\| settlement_type = ~~Village~~		\| settlement_type = Town
	\| image_skyline =		\| image_skyline =
	\| image_alt =		\| image_alt =
	\| image_caption =		\| image_caption =
	\| pushpin_map = India West Bengal # India # Asia		\| pushpin_map = India West Bengal # India # Asia
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	\| pushpin_map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India		\| pushpin_map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India
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	'''Ratua''' is a ~~village~~ in the [[Ratua I]] [[Community development blocks in India\|CD block]] in the [[Chanchal subdivision]] of [[Malda district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].		'''Ratua''' is a town in the [[Ratua I]] [[Community development blocks in India\|CD block]] in the [[Chanchal subdivision]] of [[Malda district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].<ref name="GovCensus2011"/>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	\|mark-coord26={{coord\|25\|27\|30\|N\|87\|52\|37\|E}} \| label-pos26=right\|label26= Pipla Kasimpur\| numbered26=R\| mark-title26= [[Pipla Kasimpur]] (R) \|shape-color26=#C40000		\|mark-coord26={{coord\|25\|27\|30\|N\|87\|52\|37\|E}} \| label-pos26=right\|label26= Pipla Kasimpur\| numbered26=R\| mark-title26= [[Pipla Kasimpur]] (R) \|shape-color26=#C40000
	\|mark-coord27={{coord\|25\|8\|47\|N\|88\|1\|2\|E}} \| label-pos27=left\|label27= Pukhuria\| numbered27=R\| mark-title27= [[Pukhuria]] (R) \|shape-color27=#C40000		\|mark-coord27={{coord\|25\|8\|47\|N\|88\|1\|2\|E}} \| label-pos27=left\|label27= Pukhuria\| numbered27=R\| mark-title27= [[Pukhuria]] (R) \|shape-color27=#C40000
	\|mark-coord28={{coord\|25\|11\|15\|N\|87\|55\|38\|E}} \| label-pos28=left\|label28= Ratua\| numbered28=R\| mark-title28= [[Ratua]] (R) \|shape-color28=black\| label-size28=13\|label-color28=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors -->		\|mark-coord28={{coord\|25\|11\|15\|N\|87\|55\|38\|E}} \| label-pos28=left\|label28= Ratua\| numbered28=R\| mark-title28= Ratua (R) \|shape-color28=black\| label-size28=13\|label-color28=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors -->
	\|mark-coord29={{coord\|25\|16\|33\|N\|88\|0\|18\|E}} \| label-pos29=left\|label29= Samsi\| numbered29=R\| mark-title29= [[Samsi, Malda]] (R) \|shape-color29=#C40000		\|mark-coord29={{coord\|25\|16\|33\|N\|88\|0\|18\|E}} \| label-pos29=left\|label29= Samsi\| numbered29=R\| mark-title29= [[Samsi, Malda]] (R) \|shape-color29=#C40000
	\|mark-coord30={{coord\|25\|13\|48\|N\|88\|11\|21\|E}} \| label-pos30=top\|label30= Gazole\| numbered30=R\| mark-title30= [[Gazole Town]] (R) \|shape-color30=#C40000		\|mark-coord30={{coord\|25\|13\|48\|N\|88\|11\|21\|E}} \| label-pos30=top\|label30= Gazole\| numbered30=R\| mark-title30= [[Gazole Town]] (R) \|shape-color30=#C40000
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	\|mark-coord36={{coord\|25\|18\|0\|N\|88\|29\|0\|E}}\|label36= Punarbhaba \|labela36= River\| label-color36 = #77A1CB\| label-angle36=-75\| label-pos36=top\| label-size36=10\| mark-size36=0\| mark-title36 =none		\|mark-coord36={{coord\|25\|18\|0\|N\|88\|29\|0\|E}}\|label36= Punarbhaba \|labela36= River\| label-color36 = #77A1CB\| label-angle36=-75\| label-pos36=top\| label-size36=10\| mark-size36=0\| mark-title36 =none
	\|arc-coordA={{coord\|25\|6\|0\|N\|88\|29\|0\|E}}\|arc-textA= BANGLADESH\| arc-text-colorA=hard grey\| arc-angleA=70\| arc-gapA=4.0\| arc-radiusA=0.35		\|arc-coordA={{coord\|25\|6\|0\|N\|88\|29\|0\|E}}\|arc-textA= BANGLADESH\| arc-text-colorA=hard grey\| arc-angleA=70\| arc-gapA=4.0\| arc-radiusA=0.35
	\|arc-coordB={{coord\|25\|21\|0\|N\|87\|43\|0\|E}}\|arc-textB= BIHAR\| arc-text-colorB=hard grey\| arc-angleB=-100\| arc-gapB=3.5\| arc-radiusB=0.35		\|arc-coordB={{coord\|25\|21\|0\|N\|87\|43\|0\|E}}\|arc-textB= BIHAR\| arc-text-colorB=hard grey\| arc-angleB=-100\| arc-gapB=3.5\| arc-radiusB=0.35
	\|arc-coordC={{coord\|24\|54\|0\|N\|87\|46\|0\|E}}\|arc-textC= JHARKHAND\| arc-text-colorC=hard grey\| arc-angleC=-130\| arc-gapC=5.5\| arc-radiusC=0.25}}		\|arc-coordC={{coord\|24\|54\|0\|N\|87\|46\|0\|E}}\|arc-textC= JHARKHAND\| arc-text-colorC=hard grey\| arc-angleC=-130\| arc-gapC=5.5\| arc-radiusC=0.25}}

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	===Area overview===		===Area overview===
	The area shown in the adjacent map covers two physiographic regions – the ''[[Barind Tract\|Barind]]'' in the east and the ''tal'' in the west. The eastern part is comparatively high (up to 40 metres above mean sea level at places) and uneven. The soils of the eastern region are “hard salty clays of a reddish hue and the ground is baked hard as iron.” It lies to the east of the [[Mahananda River]]. The area lying to the west of the Mahananda River, the ''tal'', is a flat low land and “is strewn with innumerable marshes, [[Beel\|bils]] and [[oxbow lake]]s.” The ''tal'' area is prone to flooding by local rivers.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf \|title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A \| work= Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography \|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>The total area is overwhelmingly [[Rural area#India\|rural]].<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda\|work= Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) \| work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks\|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>There are two important historical/ archaeological sites in the area – [[Pandua, Malda\|Pandua]] and [[Jagjivanpur]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf \|title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A \| work= Census of India 2011, Page 98: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Interest of the District \|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>		The area shown in the adjacent map covers two physiographic regions – the ''[[Barind Tract\|Barind]]'' in the east and the ''tal'' in the west. The eastern part is comparatively high (up to 40 metres above mean sea level at places) and uneven. The soils of the eastern region are “hard salty clays of a reddish hue and the ground is baked hard as iron.” It lies to the east of the [[Mahananda River]]. The area lying to the west of the Mahananda River, the ''tal'', is a flat low land and “is strewn with innumerable marshes, [[Beel\|bils]] and [[oxbow lake]]s.” The ''tal'' area is prone to flooding by local rivers.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf \|title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A \| work= Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography \|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> The total area is overwhelmingly [[Rural area#India\|rural]].<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda\|work= Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) \| work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks\|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> There are two important historical/ archaeological sites in the area – [[Pandua, Malda\|Pandua]] and [[Jagjivanpur]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf \|title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A \| work= Census of India 2011, Page 98: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Interest of the District \|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>

	<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>		<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Ratua had a total population of 5,498, of which 2,850 (52%) were males and 2,648 (48%) were females. Population in the age range ~~0-6~~ years was 800. The total number of literate persons in Ratua was 3,053 (64.99% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables \| work= West Bengal – District-wise \|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| accessdate = 11 November 2018 }}</ref>		According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Ratua had a total population of 5,498, of which 2,850 (52%) were males and 2,648 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 800. The total number of literate persons in Ratua was 3,053 (64.99% of the population over 6 years).<ref name="GovCensus2011">{{cite web \|title=Census 2011 - Ratua \|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=351796 \|website=censusindia.gov.in \|access-date=12 March 2022}}</ref><ref name=census2011>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables \| work= West Bengal – District-wise \|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| accessdate = 11 November 2018 }}</ref>

	==Transport==		==Transport==
	Ratua is on [[National Highway 131A (India)\|National Highway 131A]]/ [[State Highway 10 (West Bengal)\|State Highway 10]] (partly common route).<ref>Google maps</ref>		Ratua is on [[National Highway 131A (India)\|National Highway 131A]]/ [[State Highway 10 (West Bengal)\|State Highway 10]] (partly common route).<ref>Google maps</ref>

			Well connected to the district town Malda with regular Bus & Minibus Services. You can also get a bus for Kolkata at Evening.

			The nearest railway station is located at Samsi. It is well connected to Kolkata , Delhi , Siliguri , Katihar with various express train.

	==Healthcare==		==Healthcare==

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2021-08-21T13:23:48Z

Geography: Area Overview added

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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]<ref name="wblangoff">{{cite web|title=Fact and Figures|url=https://wb.gov.in/portal/web/guest/facts-and-figures;jsessionid=JzdD9RHb7aMY5esZPtcsIVLy|website=www.wb.gov.in|accessdate=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA|url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|website=nclm.nic.in|publisher=[[Ministry of Minority Affairs]]|accessdate=16 January 2019|page=85|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|archivedate=25 May 2017}}</ref>
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| postal_code = 732205
| area_code_type = [[Subscriber trunk dialing|STD]]/ Telephone code
| area_code = 03513
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Maldaha Uttar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Maldaha Uttar]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
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| website = {{URL|malda.nic.in/}}
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'''Ratua''' is a village in the [[Ratua I]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Chanchal subdivision]] of [[Malda district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].

==Geography==
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|mark-coord3={{coord|24|56|40|N|88|14|52|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3= Baksinagar| numbered3=CT| mark-title3=[[Baksinagar]] (CT)
|mark-coord4={{coord|25|12|58|N|88|12|4|E}} | label-pos4=right|label4= Bandhail| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Bandhail]] (CT)
|mark-coord5={{coord|25|0|2|N|88|9|15|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5= Chhatinamor| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=[[Chhatinamor]] (CT)
|mark-coord6={{coord|25|2|46|N|88|9|50|E}} | label-pos6=left|label6= Jhangra| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=[[Jhangra, Malda]] (CT)
|mark-coord7={{coord|25|0|10|N|88|16|12|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Kachu Pukur| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Kachu Pukur]] (CT)
|mark-coord8={{coord|24|58|59|N|88|14|51|E}} | label-pos8=right|label8= Kendua| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Kendua, West Bengal]] (CT)
|mark-coord9={{coord|25|12|36|N|88|10|35|E}} | label-pos9=left|label9= Rangabhita| numbered9=CT| mark-title9=[[Rangabhita]] (CT)
|mark-coord10={{coord|24|58|55|N|88|8|25|E}} | label-pos10=left|label10= Sahapur| numbered10=CT| mark-title10=[[Sahapur, Malda]] (CT)
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|mark-coord13={{coord|24|57|55|N|88|15|40|E}} | label-pos13=right|label13= Bulbulchandi| numbered13=R| mark-title13= [[Bulbulchandi]] (R) |shape-color13=#C40000
|mark-coord14={{coord|25|1|36|N|88|17|9|E}} | label-pos14=top|label14= Habibpur| numbered14=R| mark-title14= [[Habibpur, Malda]] (R) |shape-color14=#C40000
|mark-coord15={{coord|25|10|50|N|88|9|15|E}} | label-pos15=right|label15= Hatimari| numbered15=R| mark-title15= [[Hatimari]] (R) |shape-color15=#C40000
|mark-coord16={{coord|25|12|33|N|88|23|37|E}} | label-pos16=top|label16= Maheshpur| numbered16=R| mark-title16= [[Maheshpur, Malda]] (R) |shape-color16=#C40000
|mark-coord17={{coord|25|7|31|N|88|22|3|E}} | label-pos17=right|label17= Pakuahat| numbered17=R| mark-title17= [[Pakuahat]] (R) |shape-color17=#C40000
|mark-coord18={{coord|24|54|45|N|88|17|23|E}} | label-pos18=right|label18= Singhabad| numbered18=R| mark-title18= [[Singhabad]] (R) |shape-color18=#C40000
|mark-coord19={{coord|25|7|2|N|87|59|17|E}} | label-pos19=right|label19= Araidanga| numbered19=R| mark-title19= [[Araidanga]] (R) |shape-color19=#C40000
|mark-coord20={{coord|25|19|6|N|87|50|35|E}} | label-pos20=left|label20= Daulatnagar| numbered20=R| mark-title20= [[Daulatnagar]] (R) |shape-color20=#C40000
|mark-coord21={{coord|25|24|30|N|87|51|59|E}} | label-pos21=bottom|label21= Harishchandrapur| numbered21=R| mark-title21= [[Harishchandrapur]] (R) |shape-color21=#C40000
|mark-coord22={{coord|25|26|15|N|87|51|27|E}} | label-pos22=right|label22= Khanta| numbered22=R| mark-title22= [[Khanta]] (R) |shape-color22=#C40000
|mark-coord23={{coord|25|25|12|N|88|4|12|E}} | label-pos23=right|label23= Kharba| numbered23=R| mark-title23= [[Kharba]] (R) |shape-color23=#C40000
|mark-coord24={{coord|25|20|36|N|88|0|54|E}} | label-pos24=left|label24= Malatipur| numbered24=R| mark-title24= [[Malatipur, Malda]] (R) |shape-color24=#C40000
|mark-coord25={{coord|25|19|0|N|87|55|22|E}} | label-pos25=right|label25= Mashaldaha| numbered25=R| mark-title25= [[Mashaldaha]] (R) |shape-color25=#C40000
|mark-coord26={{coord|25|27|30|N|87|52|37|E}} | label-pos26=right|label26= Pipla Kasimpur| numbered26=R| mark-title26= [[Pipla Kasimpur]] (R) |shape-color26=#C40000
|mark-coord27={{coord|25|8|47|N|88|1|2|E}} | label-pos27=left|label27= Pukhuria| numbered27=R| mark-title27= [[Pukhuria]] (R) |shape-color27=#C40000
|mark-coord28={{coord|25|11|15|N|87|55|38|E}} | label-pos28=left|label28= Ratua| numbered28=R| mark-title28= [[Ratua]] (R) |shape-color28=black| label-size28=13|label-color28=black 
|mark-coord29={{coord|25|16|33|N|88|0|18|E}} | label-pos29=left|label29= Samsi| numbered29=R| mark-title29= [[Samsi, Malda]] (R) |shape-color29=#C40000
|mark-coord30={{coord|25|13|48|N|88|11|21|E}} | label-pos30=top|label30= Gazole| numbered30=R| mark-title30= [[Gazole Town]] (R) |shape-color30=#C40000
|mark-coord31={{coord|25|9|24|N|88|10|0|E}} | label-pos31=right|label31= Pandua | mark-title31= [[Pandua, Malda]] (H)| numbered31=H |shape-color31=#AA6666
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|mark-coord35={{coord|25|4|0|N|88|14|0|E}}|label35= Tangon River| label-color35 = #77A1CB| label-angle35=-60| label-pos35=top| label-size35=10| mark-size35=0| mark-title35 =none
|mark-coord36={{coord|25|18|0|N|88|29|0|E}}|label36= Punarbhaba |labela36= River| label-color36 = #77A1CB| label-angle36=-75| label-pos36=top| label-size36=10| mark-size36=0| mark-title36 =none
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|arc-coordC={{coord|24|54|0|N|87|46|0|E}}|arc-textC= JHARKHAND| arc-text-colorC=hard grey| arc-angleC=-130| arc-gapC=5.5| arc-radiusC=0.25}}

===Location===
Ratua is located at {{coord|25.2001|N|87.9274|E|}}.

===Area overview===
The area shown in the adjacent map covers two physiographic regions – the ''[[Barind Tract|Barind]]'' in the east and the ''tal'' in the west. The eastern part is comparatively high (up to 40 metres above mean sea level at places) and uneven. The soils of the eastern region are “hard salty clays of a reddish hue and the ground is baked hard as iron.” It lies to the east of the [[Mahananda River]]. The area lying to the west of the Mahananda River, the ''tal'', is a flat low land and “is strewn with innumerable marshes, [[Beel|bils]] and [[oxbow lake]]s.” The ''tal'' area is prone to flooding by local rivers.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>The total area is overwhelmingly [[Rural area#India|rural]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda|work= Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>There are two important historical/ archaeological sites in the area – [[Pandua, Malda|Pandua]] and [[Jagjivanpur]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Census of India 2011, Page 98: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Interest of the District |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>

<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>

==Civic administration==
===Police station===
Ratua police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over [[Ratua I]] CD block.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda|work= Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.policewb.gov.in/wbp/telephone/dist/mld.html |title = Malda District Police| work= Telephone Numbers|publisher= District Police| accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref>

===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of Ratua I CD block is at Ratua.<ref name=handbook2014/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Maldah, Series 20 Part XII A | work= Map of Maldah with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2102 |title = BDO Offices under Malda District | work= Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal |publisher= West Bengal Public Library Network | accessdate = 8 November 2018 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Ratua had a total population of 5,498, of which 2,850 (52%) were males and 2,648 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 800. The total number of literate persons in Ratua was 3,053 (64.99% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 11 November 2018 }}</ref>

==Transport==
Ratua is on [[National Highway 131A (India)|National Highway 131A]]/ [[State Highway 10 (West Bengal)|State Highway 10]] (partly common route).<ref>Google maps</ref>

==Healthcare==
Ratua Rural Hospital at Ratua (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Ratua I CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at Debipur (with 10 beds), Mahanandatola (with 10 beds) and [[Samsi, Malda|Samsi]] (with 10 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 14 November 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Malda district]]