Ratakhandi - Patnagarh, Balangir

Ratakhandi is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tendapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratakhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratakhandi is 420663. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ratakhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Ratakhandi village had a total population of 438 people, including 223 males and 215 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.44%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 51.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratakhandi

Ratakhandi 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 Ratakhandi

Ratakhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Ratakhandi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ratakhandi 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 Ratakhandi

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

Health Facilities in Ratakhandi

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

FAQs about Ratakhandi