Ral - Katghora, Korba

Ral is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Rall serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ral is 435857. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.61 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ral

According to the 2011 Census, Ral village had a total population of 963 people, including 484 males and 479 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 84.60% and female literacy at 52.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Ral

Ral 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 Ral

Ral is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Ral is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Ral is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ral

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

Health Facilities in Ral

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

FAQs about Ral