Runija - Suwasara, Mandsaur

Runija is a village situated in the Suwasara tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suwasra and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Runija village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runija is 469951. The village covers a total geographical area of 2290.4 hectares and falls under the 458888 pincode. Suwasara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Runija

According to the 2011 Census, Runija village had a total population of 4,943 people, including 2,547 males and 2,396 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.32%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 53.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Runija

Runija 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 Runija

Runija is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suwasara to Runija is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Runija is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runija

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

Health Facilities in Runija

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

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