In this article, we are going to delve into Ratua, a topic that has sparked interest and debate in recent times. Ratua is a topic that has captured the attention of experts, enthusiasts and the general public, due to its relevance in various fields. From its impact on society to its influence on popular culture, Ratua has proven to be a topic of great importance today. Throughout this article, we will explore different aspects of Ratua, analyzing its origin, evolution and impact on society. Additionally, we will examine possible future scenarios and consider their importance in today's world.
Ratua | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 25°12′00″N 87°55′39″E / 25.2001°N 87.9274°E | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Malda |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,498 |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali |
• Additional official | English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 732205 |
STD/ Telephone code | 03513 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Maldaha Uttar |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ratua |
Website | malda |
Ratua is a town in the Ratua I CD block in the Chanchal subdivision of Malda district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Ratua is located at 25°12′00″N 87°55′39″E / 25.2001°N 87.9274°E.
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. The total area is overwhelmingly rural. There are two important historical/ archaeological sites in the area – Pandua and Jagjivanpur.
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.
Ratua police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Ratua I CD block.
The headquarters of Ratua I CD block is at Ratua.
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).
Ratua is on National Highway 131A/ State Highway 10 (partly common route).
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.
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).