Rugri - Murhu, Khunti

Rugri is a village situated in the Murhu subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murhu and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Kurapurti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugri is 375088. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode. Khunti is the nearest town.

Rugri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rugri

As per Census 2011, Rugri village has a total population of 451 people, consisting of 237 males and 214 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rugri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population451237214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451237214
Literate Population16811652
Illiterate Population283121162

Nearby Villages of Rugri

Rugri 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)
PirihatuWest1.40 km
JilingkelSouth-East1.49 km
KitahatuNorth-West2.11 km
KudapurtiNorth-East2.81 km
KoilSouth2.90 km
KhatangaSouth-West3.03 km
KuddaWest3.19 km
CharadihSouth3.41 km
JiuriNorth-West3.86 km
MailpiriSouth4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rugri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rugri. The nearest railway station is Bingaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Rugri is about 22 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 Rugri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rugri 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 Rugri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rugri

Where is Rugri located?

Rugri village is located in Murhu Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rugri?

The Gram Panchayat of Rugri is Kurapurti.

What is the pincode of Rugri?

The pincode of Rugri is 835210.

What is the population of Rugri?

Rugri has a total population of 451, including 237 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Rugri?

There are 96 households in Rugri.

What is the literacy rate in Rugri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rugri is 37.25%. Male literacy is 48.95% and female literacy is 24.30%.