Ruar - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Ruar is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Dongarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruar is 454205. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.95 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ruar

According to the 2011 Census, Ruar village had a total population of 469 people, including 248 males and 221 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 72.91% and female literacy at 43.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population469248221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004555
Scheduled Castes (SC)224119105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population22014872
Illiterate Population249100149

Nearby Villages of Ruar

Ruar 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)
MundhariNorth-West0.81 km
ChitoliSouth-West1.15 km
TalapurNorth-East1.79 km
DongarpurNorth-West2.05 km
BhitariSouth2.06 km
Deori KalanSouth-East2.82 km
MusahariEast3.12 km
JatrathiNorth3.21 km
GajnaNorth-West3.59 km
KaithodSouth3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ruar

Ruar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Ruar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Ruar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruar

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

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

Health Facilities in Ruar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ruar 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 Ruar

Where is Ruar located?

Ruar village is located in Bhitarwar Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ruar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ruar is Dongarpur.

What is the pincode of Ruar?

The pincode of Ruar is 475220.

What is the population of Ruar?

Ruar had a total population of 469, including 248 males and 221 females.

How many households are there in Ruar?

Ruar had 96 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ruar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ruar was 59.62%. Male literacy was 72.91% and female literacy was 43.37%.