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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ratana village had a total population of 4,739 people, including 2,441 males and 2,298 females, living in 961 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.76%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 47.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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