Rantola - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Rantola is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Rantola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rantola is 214126. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.82 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Rantola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rantola

According to the 2011 Census, Rantola village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 525 males and 484 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.76%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 743.

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

Nearby Villages of Rantola

Rantola 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 Rantola

Rantola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muirpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Rantola is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Rantola is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rantola

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

Health Facilities in Rantola

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

FAQs about Rantola