Ratkal - Kalagi, Kalaburagi

Ratkal is a village situated in the Kalagi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 44 km from Chincholi and around 45 km from Gulbarga. Ratkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratkal is 620427. The village covers a total geographical area of 2914.33 hectares and falls under the 585322 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Ratkal

According to the 2011 Census, Ratkal village had a total population of 4,759 people, including 2,346 males and 2,413 females, living in 893 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.65%, with male literacy at 74.35% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratkal

Ratkal 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 Ratkal

Ratkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirenanduru, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Ratkal is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Ratkal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratkal

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

Health Facilities in Ratkal

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

FAQs about Ratkal