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'''Ratnal''' is a village near the town of [[Anjar, India|Anjar]] in the Anjar taluka of [[Kutch |
'''Ratnal''' is a village near the town of [[Anjar, India|Anjar]] in the Anjar taluka of [[Kutch district]] in the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. It is located around {{convert|15|km}} from Anjar and {{convert|25|km}} from Bhuj capital of Kutch. |
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Ratnal Has No.1 Ranking in Asia for most number of '''Trucks''' and '''Truck Owners.''' |
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==History== |
==History== |
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y{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}[[Rabari]] people are believed to enter Ratnal for the first time.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} [[Ahirs]] are the majority in Ratnal now. |
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== Earthquake of 26 January 2001 == |
== Earthquake of 26 January 2001 == |
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The [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]] occurred on 26 January 2001, India's 51st Republic Day, at 08:46 AM local time (3:16 UTC) and lasted for over two minutes. The earthquake reached a magnitude of between 7.6 and 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the [[Mercalli intensity scale]]. |
The [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]] occurred on 26 January 2001, India's 51st Republic Day, at 08:46 AM local time (3:16 UTC) and lasted for over two minutes. The earthquake reached a magnitude of between 7.6 and 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the [[Mercalli intensity scale]]. |
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The village was almost completely destroyed in the 26 January 2001 earthquake. It is estimated that 175 people died in the village on that day.<ref>http://www.radixonline.org/media7.htm</ref> [[Bill Clinton]] has previously visited the village.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/mar/29bill.htm | title=Clinton to visit Bhuj, Ratnal, Anjaar and Bhachau | publisher=Rediff | date=29 March 2001 | first=Sheela | last=Bhatt | accessdate=17 June 2018 }}</ref> |
The village was almost completely destroyed in the 26 January 2001 earthquake. It is estimated that 175 people died in the village on that day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radixonline.org/media7.htm |title=Radix - Media coverage - management aspects |website=www.radixonline.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106153253/http://www.radixonline.org/media7.htm |archive-date=2009-01-06}} </ref> [[Bill Clinton]] has previously visited the village.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/mar/29bill.htm | title=Clinton to visit Bhuj, Ratnal, Anjaar and Bhachau | publisher=Rediff | date=29 March 2001 | first=Sheela | last=Bhatt | accessdate=17 June 2018 }}</ref> |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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[[File:Trucks_at_Ratnal.jpg|thumb|left|Trucks at Ratnal village]] |
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The people are mainly involved in agriculture and transportation. Ahir women of Ratnal are famous for their embroidery and patch-work. According to an India Today survey Ratnal is the only village in world having more than 1414 trucks 454 Farms.<ref>http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Kutch_District</ref> People are mainly involved in transportation and cultivation of oil-seeds, cotton and other seasonal crops. Other smaller sources of employment are petrol pumps, tea stalls, pesticides sales. Some of the natives also work for the [[Indian Railways]].[[Health Facility]] Ratnal has Primary health center from 1 April 2014 and also has 2 sub center |
The people are mainly involved in agriculture and transportation. Ahir women of Ratnal are famous for their embroidery and patch-work. According to an India Today survey Ratnal is the only village in world having more than 1414 trucks 454 Farms.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Kutch_District |title=Kutch District Summary {{!}} BookRags.com |website=www.bookrags.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629172133/http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Kutch_District |archive-date=2011-06-29}} </ref> People are mainly involved in transportation and cultivation of oil-seeds, cotton and other seasonal crops. Other smaller sources of employment are petrol pumps, tea stalls, pesticides sales. Some of the natives also work for the [[Indian Railways]].[[Health Facility]] Ratnal has Primary health center from 1 April 2014 and also has 2 sub center |
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==Marriages== |
==Marriages== |
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The village presents a picture of paradox as both orthodoxy and modernity co-exists here.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://globio.travel/details/Ratnal/4dc0e210157fda44d9a77a9c |title= |
The village presents a picture of paradox as both orthodoxy and modernity co-exists here.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://globio.travel/details/Ratnal/4dc0e210157fda44d9a77a9c |title=Globio.travel - Ratnal - Travel guide, Best hotels, Apartments |accessdate=2013-05-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130616153634/http://globio.travel/details/Ratnal/4dc0e210157fda44d9a77a9c |archivedate=2013-06-16 }}</ref> Mass [[child marriage]]s take place among an influential section among the Ahir community, known as [[Ahir Paratharia]]. In 2009 around 235 child couples tied the nuptial knot.<ref name="DNA News Report">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1257776/report-ministers-village-set-for-mass-child-marriages|title = Minister's village set for mass child marriages|date = 21 May 2009}}</ref> These marriages take place traditionally once a year on the thirteenth day of the month of Vaishakh of the indigenous calendar.<ref name="DNA News Report" /> |
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==Schools== |
==Schools== |
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3. Vidya Bharati (Primary School managed by Vidya Bharati) |
3. Vidya Bharati (Primary School managed by Vidya Bharati) |
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4. Peta Para Shala |
4. Peta Para Shala |
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5. Ratnal High School |
5. Ratnal Government High School |
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6.Radhe Krishna Nagar Primary School |
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7 Ratnal ITI government iti |
7 Ratnal ITI government iti |
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8 kvk ratnal |
8 kvk ratnal |
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 30 September 2024
Ratnal | |
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Panchyat village | |
 Ratnal Bus Station | |
  Ratnal Location in Gujarat, India  Ratnal Ratnal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°11′19″N 69°54′12″E / 23.188673°N 69.903409°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Founded by | Ratan Bhai Rabari |
| Named for | Ratan Bhai Rabari |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Minister Of Gujarat | Vasanbhai Ahir |
| • Rank | 1st in Anjar Taluka |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| • Rank | 1st in Kutch |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 370105 |
| Telephone code | 2836-276 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ 12 |
| Nearest city | Anjar |
| Railway Station | RUT |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar in the Anjar taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Anjar and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Bhuj capital of Kutch.
Ratnal Has No.1 Ranking in Asia for most number of Trucks and Truck Owners.
History
[edit]y[citation needed]Rabari people are believed to enter Ratnal for the first time.[citation needed] Ahirs are the majority in Ratnal now.
Earthquake of 26 January 2001
[edit]The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred on 26 January 2001, India's 51st Republic Day, at 08:46 AM local time (3:16 UTC) and lasted for over two minutes. The earthquake reached a magnitude of between 7.6 and 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
The village was almost completely destroyed in the 26 January 2001 earthquake. It is estimated that 175 people died in the village on that day.[1] Bill Clinton has previously visited the village.[2]
Economy
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The people are mainly involved in agriculture and transportation. Ahir women of Ratnal are famous for their embroidery and patch-work. According to an India Today survey Ratnal is the only village in world having more than 1414 trucks 454 Farms.[3] People are mainly involved in transportation and cultivation of oil-seeds, cotton and other seasonal crops. Other smaller sources of employment are petrol pumps, tea stalls, pesticides sales. Some of the natives also work for the Indian Railways.Health Facility Ratnal has Primary health center from 1 April 2014 and also has 2 sub center
Marriages
[edit]The village presents a picture of paradox as both orthodoxy and modernity co-exists here.[4] Mass child marriages take place among an influential section among the Ahir community, known as Ahir Paratharia. In 2009 around 235 child couples tied the nuptial knot.[5] These marriages take place traditionally once a year on the thirteenth day of the month of Vaishakh of the indigenous calendar.[5]
Schools
[edit]There are five schools in the village: 1. Ratnal Panchayati Prathamik Shala (Primary School for Boys) 2. Shri Krishna Pranami Kanya Vidyalay (Girls School) managed by Pranami sect 3. Vidya Bharati (Primary School managed by Vidya Bharati) 4. Peta Para Shala 5. Ratnal Government High School 6.Radhe Krishna Nagar Primary School 7 Ratnal ITI government iti 8 kvk ratnal
Railroad station
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Ratnal is a railway station on Bhuj – Gandhidham railway line and Bhuj-Palanpur passenger train has a halt here. The station code is RUT.
References
[edit]- ^ "Radix - Media coverage - management aspects". www.radixonline.org. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009.
- ^ Bhatt, Sheela (29 March 2001). "Clinton to visit Bhuj, Ratnal, Anjaar and Bhachau". Rediff. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Kutch District Summary | BookRags.com". www.bookrags.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Globio.travel - Ratnal - Travel guide, Best hotels, Apartments". Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Minister's village set for mass child marriages". 21 May 2009.