Ratesara - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ratesara is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Saradhunawagoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratesara is 447490. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.18 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ratesara

According to the 2011 Census, Ratesara village had a total population of 674 people, including 325 males and 349 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.39%, with male literacy at 91.61% and female literacy at 71.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratesara

Ratesara 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 Ratesara

Ratesara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Ratesara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ratesara is about 26 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 Ratesara

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

Health Facilities in Ratesara

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

FAQs about Ratesara