Rudukela - Lailunga, Raigarh

Rudukela is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Rudukela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudukela is 434567. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.96 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rudukela

According to the 2011 Census, Rudukela village had a total population of 951 people, including 471 males and 480 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.17%, with male literacy at 70.20% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Rudukela

Rudukela 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 Rudukela

Rudukela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Rudukela is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Rudukela is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rudukela

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

Health Facilities in Rudukela

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

FAQs about Rudukela