Block at a glance
Largest villages in Ratu
Census 2011 population
Ratu block
Ratu is a block of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, with 52 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 86,942 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
Block officials
All 52 villages of Ratu
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Gram panchayats of Ratu and their villages →
Sorted alphabetically
Agru
Bajpur
Bajra
Banapiri
Banhaura
Bariatu
Belangi
Bhonra
Bijuliya
Burju
Chatakpur
Chauli
Chitarkota
Dahisot
Dhanaisoso
Ekaguri
Garri
Guru
Gutuatoli
Hehal
Hetha
Hisri
Hochar
Hurhuri
Jari
Jhiri
Kamre
Kanauj
Kantu
Kokretanr
Lahna
Makhmandro
Malmanru
Mariatu
Misirgonda Alias Pahargonda
Murchu
Murgu
Nauasoso
Pali
Pandra
Parhepat
Patratoli
Pheta
Piriyo
Pirra
Ratu (CT)
Simliya
Sundil
Tarup
Tigra
Tilta
Usamatu
Villages of Ratu
2 of 52 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Ratu block by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 86,942 Census 2011
- Male population
- 44,261 Census 2011
- Female population
- 42,681 Census 2011
- Households
- 16,246 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 51 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 964 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.4 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 71.8% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Ratu
Based on the 2 of 52 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices near Ratu
No market in Ranchi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 112 km away, straight-line.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Purulia. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,000 | 9,800 | 8,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,200 | 4,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Balarampur APMC | 700 | 800 | 760 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Purulia APMC | 700 | 800 | 750 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Purulia APMC | 1,300 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Purulia APMC | 3,650 | 3,780 | 3,720 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Balarampur APMC | 3,750 | 3,800 | 3,780 | 15 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Ratu's shops.
News near Ratu
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Ranchi district
- SELECTION TRIAL FOR KHELO INDIA FOOTBALL CENTER, MORABADI, RANCHI
District Administration, Ranchi · 24 Oct 2026
- CASH AWARD MONEY
District Administration, Ranchi · 12 Oct 2026
- PLAYER PENSION SCHEME
District Administration, Ranchi · 12 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding the Organization of a District-level Youth Festival Program (District Tourism, Art & Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs Branch, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Ratu
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Ratu right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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People often ask about Ratu block
Which district is Ratu block in?
Ratu is a block of Ranchi district in Jharkhand.
How many villages are there in Ratu block?
52 revenue villages are listed under Ratu block in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Ratu block?
The villages of Ratu block had a combined population of 86,942 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Ratu block?
Villages in Ratu block use the pincode 834001.
What is the LGD code of Ratu block?
The Local Government Directory code of Ratu block is 2691.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.