Rudha (Ruda) - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Rudha (Ruda) is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ruda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rudha (Ruda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudha (Ruda) is 446006. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.96 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rudha (Ruda)

According to the 2011 Census, Rudha (Ruda) village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 555 males and 570 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 74.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,125555570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1496683
Scheduled Castes (SC)205105100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)467236231
Literate Population791429362
Illiterate Population334126208

Nearby Villages of Rudha (Ruda)

Rudha (Ruda) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BatkiEast1.62 km
AkashkharaWest1.85 km
LantiNorth-West2.08 km
BoirmalNorth2.24 km
ChhuipaliSouth-East2.28 km
RafelSouth2.82 km
Kharkhari (kharkati)East2.88 km
PaikinSouth-West3.02 km
GahanakharNorth-West3.08 km
LakhanpurEast3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rudha (Ruda)

Rudha (Ruda) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Rudha (Ruda) is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Rudha (Ruda) is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rudha (Ruda)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rudha (Ruda)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rudha (Ruda)

Where is Rudha (Ruda) located?

Rudha (Ruda) village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rudha (Ruda)?

The Gram Panchayat of Rudha (Ruda) is Ruda.

What is the pincode of Rudha (Ruda)?

The pincode of Rudha (Ruda) is 493558.

What is the population of Rudha (Ruda)?

Rudha (Ruda) had a total population of 1,125, including 555 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Rudha (Ruda)?

Rudha (Ruda) had 260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rudha (Ruda)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rudha (Ruda) was 81.05%. Male literacy was 87.73% and female literacy was 74.33%.