Ratakhandi - Bisra, Sundargarh

Ratakhandi is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Dareikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratakhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratakhandi is 384523. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Ratakhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Ratakhandi village had a total population of 662 people, including 353 males and 309 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.57%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratakhandi

Ratakhandi 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 Ratakhandi

Ratakhandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Link C-cabin, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ratakhandi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ratakhandi is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratakhandi

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

Health Facilities in Ratakhandi

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

FAQs about Ratakhandi