Ratgal - Ranikhet, Almora

Ratgal is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Ratgal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratgal is 052436. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.51 hectares and falls under the 263652 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ratgal 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratgal

According to the 2011 Census, Ratgal village had a total population of 230 people, including 100 males and 130 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,300 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.29%, with male literacy at 98.78% and female literacy at 77.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratgal

Ratgal 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 Ratgal

Ratgal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Ratgal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Ratgal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratgal

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

Health Facilities in Ratgal

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

FAQs about Ratgal