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

As per Census 2011, Ratul village has a total population of 718 people, consisting of 357 males and 361 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 208 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Ratul