Rukhamunda - Narala, Kalahandi
Rukhamunda is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukhamunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukhamunda is 422735. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Rukhamunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Rukhamunda
Rukhamunda 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Palasapada | South-East | 1.16 km |
| Titkela | East | 1.33 km |
| Karmegaon | West | 1.74 km |
| Ruphuda | North-West | 2.23 km |
| Bhimkela | South | 2.54 km |
| Mursing | South-West | 2.85 km |
| Gidhamal | North | 3.03 km |
| Saling | North | 3.29 km |
| Kisamunda | South-West | 3.50 km |
| Kerandikhunti | South-East | 3.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Rukhamunda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rukhamunda. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Rukhamunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rukhamunda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Rukhamunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rukhamunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Rukhamunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rukhamunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Rukhamunda
Where is Rukhamunda located?
Rukhamunda village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rukhamunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Rukhamunda is Bagpur.
What is the pincode of Rukhamunda?
The pincode of Rukhamunda is 766100.