Rukndi - Goh, Aurangabad

Rukndi is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Jhikatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukndi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukndi is 252881. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Rukndi

According to the 2011 Census, Rukndi village had a total population of 1,300 people, including 716 males and 584 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 89.21% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukndi

Rukndi 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 Rukndi

Public transport in the Rukndi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Rukndi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Rukndi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukndi

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

Health Facilities in Rukndi

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

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