Rupraroad - Narala, Kalahandi

Rupraroad is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rupra Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupraroad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupraroad is 422759. The village covers a total geographical area of 10 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Rupraroad 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 Rupraroad

As per Census 2011, Rupraroad village has a total population of 1,318 people, consisting of 695 males and 623 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,050 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupraroad

Rupraroad 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 Rupraroad

Rupraroad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Rupraroad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Rupraroad is about 37 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 Rupraroad

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

Health Facilities in Rupraroad

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

FAQs about Rupraroad