Rukolpara - Zikzak, South West Garo Hills

Rukolpara is a village situated in the Zikzak subdivision of South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 15 km from Zikzak and around 85 km from Tura.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukolpara is 273915. The village falls under the 794115 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Salmanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rukolpara

According to the 2011 Census, Rukolpara village had a total population of 248 people, including 125 males and 123 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.55%, with male literacy at 65.96% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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 Population248125123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503119
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)245123122
Literate Population1086246
Illiterate Population1406377

Nearby Villages of Rukolpara

Rukolpara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Rukolpara

Public transport in the Rukolpara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Tura to Rukolpara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukolpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rukolpara

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

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

FAQs about Rukolpara

Where is Rukolpara located?

Rukolpara village is located in Zikzak Subdivision, South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Rukolpara?

The pincode of Rukolpara is 794115.

What is the population of Rukolpara?

Rukolpara had a total population of 248, including 125 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Rukolpara?

Rukolpara had 40 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rukolpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rukolpara was 54.55%. Male literacy was 65.96% and female literacy was 44.23%.