Ratul - Narala, Kalahandi

Ratul is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratul is 422886. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ratul

According to the 2011 Census, Ratul village had a total population of 718 people, including 357 males and 361 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.35%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 47.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratul

Ratul 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 Ratul

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ratul. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ratul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ratul is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratul

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

Health Facilities in Ratul

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

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