Rutawan - Rajpur, Rohtas

Rutawan is a village situated in the Rajpur subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Rotwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rutawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rutawan is 251493. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 802219 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Rutawan

According to the 2011 Census, Rutawan village had a total population of 2,758 people, including 1,456 males and 1,302 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.66%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Rutawan

Rutawan 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 Rutawan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rutawan. The nearest railway station is Garhnokha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Rutawan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Rutawan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rutawan

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

Health Facilities in Rutawan

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

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