- Ratia
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Ratia | type = city | latd = 29.68 | longd = 75.58
locator_position = right | state_name = Haryana
district = Fatehabad
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altitude = 210
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 23,821| population_density =
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footnotes =Ratia is a city and a
municipal committee inFatehabad district in theIndia n state ofHaryana .Geography
Ratia is located at coord|29.68|N|75.58|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/10/Ratia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ratia] ] . It has an average elevation of 210
metre s (688 feet).About Ratia
Ratia (Tehsil Fatehabad) is located on the bank of the Ghaggar about 23 km.
north of Fatehabad in 29041'- north latitude and 75034' east longitude. The population of the town was 7,740
in 1971 as against 5,348 in- 1961.Local traditions a ttribute the foundation of the town to Rattan Nath a sadhu with extra-ordinary powers who medicated at the site and the town was named after him. 'The- town was deserted, during the famine of - 1783 but was repeopled in 1816 by one Rattan Singh Jat and the Patiala chief erected a fort and an outposts. It is an up-coming mandi town and is well provided with basic amenities.Most of the population of Ratia is related to complete Punjabi culture.Ratia Is Famous For His sweets & For Bread Pakode Of Panir
Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Ratia had a population of 23,821. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ratia has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 55%. In Ratia, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Ratia is home to the Sikhs who have settled here for decades. Many Sikhs from Ratia are good fighters and have been involved in the army for decades.Ratia is know for its fertile land and also for its production.References
http://fatehabad.nic.in/banawali_seal.htm
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