Ruhi - Patan, Durg

Ruhi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Ruhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruhi is 442669. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.55 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Bhilai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ruhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ruhi

According to the 2011 Census, Ruhi village had a total population of 1,530 people, including 747 males and 783 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 85.85% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruhi

Ruhi 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 Ruhi

Ruhi 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 Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhilai to Ruhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ruhi is about 40 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 Ruhi

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

Health Facilities in Ruhi

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

FAQs about Ruhi