Ratanpur - Astaranga, Puri

Ratanpur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Korana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratanpur is 409262. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Ratanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ratanpur village had a total population of 814 people, including 412 males and 402 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.46%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratanpur

Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Ratanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Ratanpur is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ratanpur is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratanpur

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

Health Facilities in Ratanpur

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

FAQs about Ratanpur