Ratina - Khaira, Balasore

Ratina is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Khaira and around 77 km from Baleshwar. Ratina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratina is 393617. The village covers a total geographical area of 552 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ratina

According to the 2011 Census, Ratina village had a total population of 2,470 people, including 1,227 males and 1,243 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.81%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 66.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 903.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratina

Ratina 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 Ratina

Ratina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Ratina is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ratina is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratina

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

Health Facilities in Ratina

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

FAQs about Ratina