Ratama - Mohana, Gajapati

Ratama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karachabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratama is 413816. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Ratama

As per Census 2011, Ratama village has a total population of 109 people, consisting of 49 males and 60 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,224 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratama

Ratama 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 Ratama

Public transport in the Ratama is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ratama is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ratama is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratama

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

Health Facilities in Ratama

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

FAQs about Ratama