Rukunigam - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Rukunigam is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Baulagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukunigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukunigam is 412072. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rukunigam

According to the 2011 Census, Rukunigam village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 651 males and 727 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.16%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukunigam

Rukunigam 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 Rukunigam

Rukunigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatrapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Rukunigam is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Rukunigam is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukunigam

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

Health Facilities in Rukunigam

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

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