Ruighar - Jaoli, Satara

Ruighar is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ruighar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruighar is 563994. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.36 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ruighar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ruighar

As per Census 2011, Ruighar village has a total population of 1,124 people, consisting of 541 males and 583 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 823 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruighar

Ruighar 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 Ruighar

Ruighar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Ruighar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ruighar is about 52 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 Ruighar

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

Health Facilities in Ruighar

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

FAQs about Ruighar