Rui - Kandhar, Nanded

Rui is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Rui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rui is 545410. The village covers a total geographical area of 1540 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Rui

According to the 2011 Census, Rui village had a total population of 3,495 people, including 1,824 males and 1,671 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 583.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4951,8241,671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595313282
Scheduled Castes (SC)644339305
Scheduled Tribes (ST)583306277
Literate Population2,1111,272839
Illiterate Population1,384552832

Nearby Villages of Rui

Rui 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KallaliEast2.64 km
Sawargaon NipaniNorth-West3.49 km
GhubadwadiSouth-West3.57 km
WartalaSouth3.69 km
Digras Kh.West4.17 km
AdmalwadiEast4.54 km
ShelkewadiSouth4.73 km
KotgyalSouth-East5.28 km
PethwadajNorth-East5.54 km
BramhwadiNorth5.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rui

Rui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Rui is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Rui is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rui

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rui

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

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

FAQs about Rui

Where is Rui located?

Rui village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rui?

Rui is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rui?

The pincode of Rui is 431714.

What is the population of Rui?

Rui had a total population of 3,495, including 1,824 males and 1,671 females.

How many households are there in Rui?

Rui had 661 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rui?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rui was 72.79%. Male literacy was 84.18% and female literacy was 60.40%.