Ruphuda - Narala, Kalahandi

Ruphuda is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Kesinga and around 52 km from Bhawanipatna. Rupra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruphuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruphuda is 422354. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ruphuda 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.

Population of Ruphuda

As per Census 2011, Ruphuda village has a total population of 2,685 people, consisting of 1,359 males and 1,326 females. The village has 775 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,811 literate and 874 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 351 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ruphuda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ruphuda

Ruphuda 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 Ruphuda

Ruphuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Ruphuda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ruphuda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruphuda

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

Health Facilities in Ruphuda

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

FAQs about Ruphuda