Ratalang - Bari, Jajpur

Ratalang is a village situated in the Bari tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Binjharpur and around 18 km from Jajapur . Ratalanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratalang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratalang is 401975. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 755004 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ratalang

As per Census 2011, Ratalang village has a total population of 3,256 people, consisting of 1,632 males and 1,624 females. The village has 734 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,283 literate and 973 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2561,6321,624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391213178
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,411718693
Literate Population2,2831,2231,060
Illiterate Population973409564

Nearby Villages of Ratalang

Ratalang 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Udayanatha PurNorth1.29 km
ArangabadSouth-West1.74 km
Bandha PadaSouth-East1.79 km
Sada KpurSouth-East1.88 km
BanapurEast1.90 km
Raja PurSouth2.24 km
SarabaraNorth-West2.29 km
RampaWest2.38 km
PaghiraNorth-West2.40 km
ChandramunhaEast2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratalang

Ratalang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ratalang is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratalang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ratalang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ratalang

Where is Ratalang located?

Ratalang village is located in Bari Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratalang?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratalang is Ratalanga.

What is the pincode of Ratalang?

The pincode of Ratalang is 755004.

What is the population of Ratalang?

Ratalang has a total population of 3,256, including 1,632 males and 1,624 females.

How many households are there in Ratalang?

There are 734 households in Ratalang.

What is the literacy rate in Ratalang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratalang is 70.12%. Male literacy is 74.94% and female literacy is 65.27%.