Rusa - Bichhiya, Mandla

Rusa is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Barai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rusa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rusa is 493348. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.08 hectares and falls under the 481995 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Rusa

As per Census 2011, Rusa village has a total population of 851 people, consisting of 400 males and 451 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rusa

Rusa 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 Rusa

Rusa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandla Fort, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Rusa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Rusa is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rusa

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

Health Facilities in Rusa

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

FAQs about Rusa