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

According to the 2011 Census, Ruri village had a total population of 551 people, including 292 males and 259 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ruri