Ratanpur

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native_name = Ratanpur | type = city | latd = 22.3 | longd = 82.17
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Bilaspur
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altitude = 306
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Ratanpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is located about 25 km from Bilaspur on the National Highway 200 towards Ambikapur.

Geography

Ratanpur is located at coord|22.3|N|82.17|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Ratanpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ratanpur] ] . It has an average elevation of 306 metres (1003 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Ratanpur had a population of 19,838. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ratanpur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 47%. In Ratanpur, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

The town is popular as a religious center and many devotees come here to offer their prayers and seek the blessings at the Mahamaya Temple. Many other temples such as Bhudha Mahadev and Ramtekri are also situated there.

Transport

It is around 25 km form Bilaspur (2nd biggest town in Chattisgarh state after Raipur). Journey up to Raipur can be done through plane, train or bus then regular buses and train are available to Bilaspur.

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