Ratab - Barkot, Deogarh

Ratab is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Barkot and around 56 km from Debagarh. Gurusang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratab is 382941. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Ratab

As per Census 2011, Ratab village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 124 males and 127 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratab

Ratab 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 Ratab

Public transport in the Ratab is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Ratab is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Ratab is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratab

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

Health Facilities in Ratab

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

FAQs about Ratab