Ratan Mahka - Kharsia, Raigarh

Ratan Mahka is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ratanmahaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratan Mahka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratan Mahka is 435228. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.66 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ratan Mahka

According to the 2011 Census, Ratan Mahka village had a total population of 1,535 people, including 756 males and 779 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.85%, with male literacy at 87.99% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratan Mahka

Ratan Mahka 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 Ratan Mahka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ratan Mahka. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Ratan Mahka is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ratan Mahka is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratan Mahka

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

Health Facilities in Ratan Mahka

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

FAQs about Ratan Mahka