Rupaula - Gohparu, Shahdol

Rupaula is a village situated in the Gohparu tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from Shahdol and around 54 km from Shahdol. Sarna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupaula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupaula is 501351. The village covers a total geographical area of 865.28 hectares and falls under the 484770 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rupaula

According to the 2011 Census, Rupaula village had a total population of 430 people, including 221 males and 209 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.08%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 79.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 423.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupaula

Rupaula 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 Rupaula

Rupaula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Rupaula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Rupaula is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupaula

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

Health Facilities in Rupaula

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

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