Runza - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Runza is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Runza village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runza is 543433. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.59 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Runza village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Runza

According to the 2011 Census, Runza village had a total population of 2,571 people, including 1,299 males and 1,272 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.74%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 77.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Runza

Runza 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 Runza

Runza is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Runza is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Runza is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runza

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

Health Facilities in Runza

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

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