Ruri - Lahar, Bhind

Ruri is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Chhidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruri is 453571. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.01 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ruri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhind Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ruri

As per Census 2011, Ruri village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 292 males and 259 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551292259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672839
Scheduled Castes (SC)319173146
Literate Population380240140
Illiterate Population17152119

Nearby Villages of Ruri

Ruri 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)
BijpuraWest1.43 km
ChhidiNorth-West1.83 km
SunderpuraNorth-East2.17 km
BhikampuraSouth-West2.32 km
BahadurpuraNorth2.80 km
LahudiEast2.86 km
RohanijagirSouth2.96 km
SarraSouth-East3.03 km
SijaripuraNorth-West3.33 km
KarepuraNorth-East3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ruri

Ruri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Lahar to Ruri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Ruri is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruri

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

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

Health Facilities in Ruri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ruri

Where is Ruri located?

Ruri village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ruri?

The Gram Panchayat of Ruri is Chhidi.

What is the pincode of Ruri?

The pincode of Ruri is 477445.

What is the population of Ruri?

Ruri has a total population of 551, including 292 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Ruri?

There are 88 households in Ruri.

What is the literacy rate in Ruri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ruri is 68.97%. Male literacy is 82.19% and female literacy is 54.05%.