Ruidhasa - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Ruidhasa is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chettal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruidhasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruidhasa is 222423. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.4 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ruidhasa

According to the 2011 Census, Ruidhasa village had a total population of 3,550 people, including 1,830 males and 1,720 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.69%, with male literacy at 58.07% and female literacy at 44.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruidhasa

Ruidhasa 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 Ruidhasa

Ruidhasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Ruidhasa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Ruidhasa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruidhasa

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

Health Facilities in Ruidhasa

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

FAQs about Ruidhasa