Ratanpala - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Ratanpala is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bankapalas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpala is 423828. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpala

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpala village had a total population of 575 people, including 279 males and 296 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.85%, with male literacy at 66.37% and female literacy at 36.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpala

Ratanpala 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 Ratanpala

Ratanpala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ratanpala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ratanpala is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanpala

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpala

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

FAQs about Ratanpala