Rupai - Sirdala, Nawada

Rupai is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Abdul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupai is 258282. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rupai

According to the 2011 Census, Rupai village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 755 males and 771 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.91%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 42.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupai

Rupai 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 Rupai

Rupai 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 Paharpur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Rupai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Rupai is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupai

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

Health Facilities in Rupai

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

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