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

As per Census 2011, Ruhana village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 476 males and 400 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876476400
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1416378
Scheduled Castes (SC)853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291712
Literate Population578384194
Illiterate Population29892206

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bamman KhiriyaNorth-East1.39 km
ChinkupurSouth1.92 km
Aspat KhediSouth-West2.46 km
JanakpurNorth-East2.52 km
KadwayaNorth-East2.60 km
SonaiSouth-East2.85 km
Sajanmau KalanSouth-West2.92 km
DhimcholiNorth-West3.00 km
MurariNorth-East3.77 km
SattidehSouth-East3.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ruhana

Where is Ruhana located?

Ruhana village is located in Mungaoli Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ruhana?

The Gram Panchayat of Ruhana is Baman Khiriya.

What is the pincode of Ruhana?

The pincode of Ruhana is 473443.

What is the population of Ruhana?

Ruhana has a total population of 876, including 476 males and 400 females.

How many households are there in Ruhana?

There are 172 households in Ruhana.

What is the literacy rate in Ruhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ruhana is 65.98%. Male literacy is 80.67% and female literacy is 48.50%.