Rudarpur - Katiya, Gopalganj

Rudarpur is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Rudra Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rudarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudarpur is 229850. The village covers a total geographical area of 583 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Rudarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Rudarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rudarpur village had a total population of 5,754 people, including 2,744 males and 3,010 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.29%, with male literacy at 78.22% and female literacy at 55.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 882, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Rudarpur

Rudarpur 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 Rudarpur

Rudarpur 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 Tamkuhi Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Rudarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Rudarpur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rudarpur

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

Health Facilities in Rudarpur

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

FAQs about Rudarpur