Rugudimunda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Rugudimunda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Barpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugudimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudimunda is 420642. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rugudimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Rugudimunda village had a total population of 713 people, including 359 males and 354 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 85.21% and female literacy at 56.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Rugudimunda

Rugudimunda 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 Rugudimunda

Rugudimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Rugudimunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rugudimunda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rugudimunda

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

Health Facilities in Rugudimunda

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

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