Rupera - Tumsar, Bhandara

Rupera is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Rupera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupera is 536722. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.42 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Rupera

According to the 2011 Census, Rupera village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 548 males and 559 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.54%, with male literacy at 87.99% and female literacy at 77.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupera

Rupera 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 Rupera

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rupera. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Rupera is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Rupera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupera

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

Health Facilities in Rupera

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

FAQs about Rupera