Rukhri

Rukhri is a village located in Nahan tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from Nahan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rukhri village. As per 2009 stats, Satiwala is the gram panchayat of Rukhri village.

Here you can discover what makes Rukhri unique in its vibrant Nahan-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Rukhri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rukhri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rukhri is 023230. The village spans a total geographical area of 113 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173001. Nahan is nearest town to Rukhri village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rukhri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nahan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rukhri

Population of Rukhri

According to the 2011 Census, Rukhri has a total population of about 1,016, with approximately 544 males and 472 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 144 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 288 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.02%, with male literacy at about 67.65% and female literacy near 53.39%. There are around 195 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rukhri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rukhri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rukhri. As per the 2011 stats, Rukhri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rukhri

Knowing the nearby villages of Rukhri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rukhri.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rukhri