Ratkel

Ratkel is a village located in Sarkaghat tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Sarkaghat. Sarkaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Ratkel village. As per 2009 stats, Sajao Piplu Dp is the gram panchayat of Ratkel village.

Here you can discover what makes Ratkel unique in its vibrant Sarkaghat-Mandi region. You’ll see Ratkel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ratkel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ratkel is 013847. The village spans a total geographical area of 51.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175025. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Ratkel village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ratkel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ratkel

Population of Ratkel

According to the 2011 Census, Ratkel has a total population of about 147, with approximately 62 males and 85 females. The sex ratio is around 1370 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.11%, with male literacy at about 74.19% and female literacy near 70.59%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ratkel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ratkel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ratkel. As per the 2011 stats, Ratkel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ratkel

Knowing the nearby villages of Ratkel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ratkel.

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