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Rātu, India

Jharkhand · India

Rātu is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 22,379. Elevation: 2,379 ft (725 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
22,379 Population 464/sq mi density
2,379 ft Elevation 725 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population22,379
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density464/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$1,050
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,000
Rent$28
Housing Units8,952
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Population22,379
Population Density464 / sq mi
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Coordinates23.4205°, 85.2146°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.5 years

About Rātu

Rātu is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 22,379. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet (725 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rātu has a population of 22,379 with a density of 464 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,379
Total Population
464
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below India avg
48.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rātu vs India Average

The median household income in Rātu is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $20, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 403 business establishments.

Income: Rātu vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,050
Avg Weekly Wage$20

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above India avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above India avg
Establishments (County)403

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rātu is $8,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,952 total housing units in the city. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,952

Property Tax

Climate in Rātu

Rātu has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1457 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 3.3° / 25.9° 12.2
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 5.6° / 31.2° 21.1
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 11.5° / 36.7° 37.6
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 17.9° / 41.1° 25.0
May 30.8°C / 87°F 20.2° / 42.7° 79.5
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.5° 194.3
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.9° 292.8
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.8° 360.2
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30.4° 300.0
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 14.6° / 29.1° 107.9
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 9.6° / 26.4° 9.3
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 4° / 24.7° 17.6
Rātu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area48.3 sq mi (125.0 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates23.4205°N, 85.2146°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 26, 2009.

Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 126 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 134 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 1 266 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 87°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 13.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Rātu has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rātu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aadivashi bal vikash vidalaya - - - -
C.N Raj High school - - - -
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Museums in Rātu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Morabadi Museum
State Museum

Libraries in Rātu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Urdu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rātu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Market
Doranda Bazaar
Latma Bazar
Sainik Market
Shalimar Market
Solanki Market
Solanki Market
vegetable market
vegetable market
Vendor Market

Restaurants in Rātu

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palm Resort Pvt.Ltd
Sangam

Castles in Rātu

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ratu fort

Theme Parks in Rātu

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fun Castle

Clinics in Rātu

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiran Clinic

Train Stations in Rātu

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Itki
Narkopi
Tangarbansali

Gas Stations in Rātu

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
M/S Hiramani Fuels
Reliance Petroleum

Banks in Rātu

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of India
Central Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Rātu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rātu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Rātu

64 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A.B.M.B. Women's Health Clinic
Adarsh Clinic
Ali Ahmad Ansari Memorial Women's Clinic
Alshifa Heart Clinic and Rehabilitation Centre
Balaji Clinic and Research Centre
Beohar's Eye Clinic
Care Clinic
Chandrama Imaging & Health Clinic
Chatterjee Nursing Home and Research Centre
Choudhary Nursing and Maternity Home
Debuka Nursing Home
Dr. Anand Kr Jha Neurology Clinc
Dr. Arya's clinic
Dr. Brijeshwar Clinic
Dr. Keshav Jee Mind and Brain Clinic
Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri Women's Health Clinic
Dr. Paul's Skin Care Clinic
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Dutta
Dr. Sanjay Singh Clinic
Dr. Shobha Chakorbarti Clinic
Dr. Somya Sinha Women's Clinic
Dr. Sudhir Ranjan Clinic
Dr. Syamal Sarkar Clinic
Dr. Upendra Clinic
Gastroenterology & Liver Clinic
Heart N Health Dermatology Clinic
Kalpana Clinic
Kokar Medical Clinic
Laxmi Clinic
Life Line Nursing Home, Ranchi
Lifeline Polyclinic & Diagnostic Centre
Maa Clinic
MEDICAL STORE
Modern Health Clinic
Mukund Nageshwar Memorial Clinic
Mundu Nursing Home
Narayani Nursing Home
Nephron Kidney Care Clinic
Nidan Orthopaedic Centre
Nova Dental Care Clinic
Om Sai Piles Clinic
R C Mishra Clinic
Rafat Clinic
Rahat Nursing Home
Rajhans Heart & Diabetes Clinic
Rama Nursing Home, Ranchi
Ranchi Urology Centre
Razer Nuclei Clinic
RC Clinic
Retina Clinic
Sahu Nursing Home, Ranchi
Sanjay Clinic
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Lohardaga
Satya Eye Care
Sharma Stone & Urology Clinic
Singh Eye Care
Sisir Seva Kendra
St. Joseph Nursing Home
Summer House Nursing Home
Surya Clinic
The Kidney Clinic
The Orthopaedic Pain Physiotherapy Clinic
Vinayak Clinic and Maternity Centre
Viraj Nursing Home

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rātu

What is the population of Rātu?

Rātu has a population of 22,379 residents and is located in India. The population density is 464 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rātu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rātu?

Rātu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

How is the job market in Rātu?

The unemployment rate in Rātu is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $20. There are 403 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rātu?

The median home value in Rātu is $8,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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