Rupaula Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Rupaula village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 221 males and 209 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 430 221 209
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 50 47
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 423 219 204
Literate Population 280 151 129
Illiterate Population 150 70 80

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SarnaEast3.47 km
KelhariSouth-West4.03 km
BarnaNorth-East4.48 km
HarraiNorth-West4.94 km
HirauliWest5.63 km
PachpediSouth-East5.87 km
JannaudiEast6.12 km
KudriWest6.17 km
KarkatSouth6.20 km
Pipari TolaNorth-West6.44 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rupaula

Where is Rupaula located?

Rupaula village is located in Gohparu Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rupaula?

The Gram Panchayat of Rupaula is Sarna.

What is the pincode of Rupaula?

The pincode of Rupaula is 484770.

What is the population of Rupaula?

Rupaula has a total population of 430, including 221 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Rupaula?

There are 94 households in Rupaula.

What is the literacy rate in Rupaula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rupaula is 65.12%. Male literacy is 68.33% and female literacy is 61.72%.