Ratapayli - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Ratapayli is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Ratapayali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratapayli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratapayli is 441165. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.25 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ratapayli

According to the 2011 Census, Ratapayli village had a total population of 1,503 people, including 763 males and 740 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratapayli

Ratapayli 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 Ratapayli

Ratapayli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Ratapayli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ratapayli is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratapayli

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

Health Facilities in Ratapayli

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

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