Rui - Manora, Washim

Rui is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Rui village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rui is 531148. The village covers a total geographical area of 1753.54 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 46 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 Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rui

According to the 2011 Census, Rui village had a total population of 2,246 people, including 1,154 males and 1,092 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,140.

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 Population2,2461,1541,092
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332172160
Scheduled Castes (SC)228119109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,140590550
Literate Population1,315749566
Illiterate Population931405526

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)
GostaWest3.64 km
UjwalnagarEast3.77 km
RajanaSouth-West4.38 km
DhoniNorth-East5.23 km
Shendurjana AdhavNorth5.56 km
BhandariSouth6.19 km
MendraNorth-West6.50 km
IngalwadiNorth-West6.70 km
ShampurSouth-West6.74 km
PalodiEast6.77 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 Washim, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 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 Mangrulpir to Rui is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Rui is about 49 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 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 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
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)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rui

Where is Rui located?

Rui village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Rui?

Rui is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rui?

The pincode of Rui is 444404.

What is the population of Rui?

Rui had a total population of 2,246, including 1,154 males and 1,092 females.

How many households are there in Rui?

Rui had 529 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rui?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rui was 68.70%. Male literacy was 76.27% and female literacy was 60.73%.