Rukhi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Rukhi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Rukhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukhi is 564952. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.26 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Rukhi

As per Census 2011, Rukhi village has a total population of 833 people, consisting of 336 males and 497 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,479 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukhi

Rukhi 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 Rukhi

Rukhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Rukhi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Rukhi is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukhi

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

Health Facilities in Rukhi

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

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