Rukunpur - Fatwah, Patna

Rukunpur is a village situated in the Fatwah subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatwah and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Rukun Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukunpur is 246180. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 803203 pincode. Fatwah is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rukunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rukunpur village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 1,052 males and 920 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.01%, with male literacy at 55.63% and female literacy at 41.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukunpur

Rukunpur 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 Rukunpur

Rukunpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banka Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatwah to Rukunpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Rukunpur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukunpur

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

Health Facilities in Rukunpur

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

FAQs about Rukunpur