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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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===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==

Latest revision as of 18:09, 22 April 2023

Ratua
Town
Location in West Bengal, India
Ratua is located in India
Ratua
Ratua
Ratua (India)
Ratua is located in Asia
Ratua
Ratua
Ratua (Asia)
Coordinates: 25°12′00″N 87°55′39″E / 25.2001°N 87.9274°E / 25.2001; 87.9274
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictMalda
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,498
Languages
 • OfficialBengali[1][2]
 • Additional officialEnglish[1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
732205
STD/ Telephone code03513
Lok Sabha constituencyMaldaha Uttar
Vidhan Sabha constituencyRatua
Websitemalda.nic.in

Ratua is a town in the Ratua I CD block in the Chanchal subdivision of Malda district in the state of West Bengal, India.[3]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Ratua is located at 25°12′00″N 87°55′39″E / 25.2001°N 87.9274°E / 25.2001; 87.9274.

Area overview[edit | edit source]

The area shown in the adjacent map covers two physiographic regions – the 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, bils and oxbow lakes.” The tal area is prone to flooding by local rivers.[4] The total area is overwhelmingly rural.[5][6] There are two important historical/ archaeological sites in the area – Pandua and Jagjivanpur.[7]

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.

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

Police station[edit | edit source]

Ratua police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Ratua I CD block.[8][9]

CD block HQ[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of Ratua I CD block is at Ratua.[8][10][11]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

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).[3][12]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Ratua is on National Highway 131A/ State Highway 10 (partly common route).[13]

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[edit | edit source]

Ratua Rural Hospital at Ratua (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Ratua I CD block. There are primary health centres at Debipur (with 10 beds), Mahanandatola (with 10 beds) and Samsi (with 10 beds).[14]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fact and Figures". www.wb.gov.in. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  2. ↑ "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. p. 85. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Census 2011 - Ratua". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  5. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda". Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  6. ↑ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Census of India 2011, Page 98: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Interest of the District. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "Malda District Police". Telephone Numbers. District Police. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  10. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Maldah, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Maldah with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  11. ↑ "BDO Offices under Malda District". Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal. West Bengal Public Library Network. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  12. ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  13. ↑ Google maps
  14. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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