Ruhana - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Ruhana is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Baman Khiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruhana is 500708. The village covers a total geographical area of 618 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ruhana

According to the 2011 Census, Ruhana village had a total population of 876 people, including 476 males and 400 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.64%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruhana

Ruhana 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 Ruhana

Ruhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Ruhana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Ruhana is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruhana

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

Health Facilities in Ruhana

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

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