Rata Kalan - Khairthal, Khairthal-Tijara

Rata Kalan is a village situated in the Khairthal tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from Kishangarh Bas and around 24 km from Alwar. Rata Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rata Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rata Kalan is 072515. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 301023 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Rata Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rata Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Rata Kalan village had a total population of 578 people, including 296 males and 282 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.88%, with male literacy at 71.24% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population578296282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236360
Scheduled Castes (SC)492326
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population277166111
Illiterate Population301130171

Nearby Villages of Rata Kalan

Rata Kalan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rata KhurdEast1.53 km
Basai JagtaSouth-West1.60 km
JhadoliNorth-West1.91 km
Basai BalanNorth2.00 km
BarwaraWest2.52 km
SahanpuriNorth3.10 km
ParisalSouth-West3.32 km
Nangli KhaleelEast3.84 km
BhurariNorth3.97 km
BijopurWest4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rata Kalan

Rata Kalan 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 Parisal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Rata Kalan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Rata Kalan is about 24 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 Rata Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rata Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rata Kalan

Where is Rata Kalan located?

Rata Kalan village is located in Khairthal Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rata Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Rata Kalan is Rata Khurd.

What is the pincode of Rata Kalan?

The pincode of Rata Kalan is 301023.

What is the population of Rata Kalan?

Rata Kalan had a total population of 578, including 296 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Rata Kalan?

Rata Kalan had 88 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rata Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rata Kalan was 60.88%. Male literacy was 71.24% and female literacy was 50.00%.