Introduction: Village is located one kilometer from Ras railway station on Vasad-Kathana railway line. Ras is full of Nationality and it took active part during freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel had good memories with Ras. Majority of institutions in the village are dedicated to these leaders. Sardar Patel addressed a public gathering beneath a Banyan Tree at Ras. He was arrested in the middle of his speech. Even today, Banyan Tree is known as Sardar Vad.
Industries: Mostly agriculture that includes cash crops and tobacco. There is also hand-made textile units in the village. There are nine shops that are engaged with leather business. Village also has two tobacco processing units and two timber factories. There are 40 small-big shops and two wholesale shops in the village. Others include factory of processing Tuvar Dal and preparing Nicotine Sulphate. It also has two Kerosene sub-depots.
Religious places: Village has Ramji Temple that is spread on 125 vingha land. Temple also has good income sources. Kabirji Mandir, Pranami Temple, Satkeval Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, Devnath Mahadev, Neelkanth Mahadev, Bhathiji Temple and 4 Devsthanam dedicated to Hindu Goddesses.
