Rupan - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Rupan is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Rupan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupan is 361255. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Rupan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rupan

According to the 2011 Census, Rupan village had a total population of 781 people, including 406 males and 375 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 55.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 767.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupan

Rupan 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 Rupan

Rupan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pradhankhunta, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Rupan is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupan

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

Health Facilities in Rupan

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

FAQs about Rupan