Ratana - Tuggali, Kurnool

Ratana is a village situated in the Tuggali mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tuggali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Ratana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratana is 594444. The village covers a total geographical area of 2322 hectares and falls under the 518380 pincode. Dhone is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ratana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ratana

As per Census 2011, Ratana village has a total population of 4,739 people, consisting of 2,441 males and 2,298 females. The village has 961 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 486 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,499 literate and 2,240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ratana

Ratana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ratana

Ratana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuggali, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhone to Ratana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Ratana is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ratana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ratana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ratana village are given below:

FAQs about Ratana