Ratanpur - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pittebhodia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 448215. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.52 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

As per Census 2011, Ratanpur village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 324 males and 314 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 491 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Ratanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ratanpur is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanpur

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpur

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

FAQs about Ratanpur