Rutungia - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Rutungia is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Rutungia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rutungia is 416767. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 762103 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.
Rutungia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Rutungia
As per Census 2011, Rutungia village has a total population of 720 people, consisting of 389 males and 331 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 350 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rutungia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 720 | 389 | 331 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 45 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 83 | 46 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 350 | 201 | 149 |
| Literate Population | 446 | 292 | 154 |
| Illiterate Population | 274 | 97 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Rutungia
Rutungia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Rutungia
Rutungia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Rutungia is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Rutungia is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Rutungia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rutungia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Rutungia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rutungia 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 Rutungia
Where is Rutungia located?
Rutungia village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rutungia?
Rutungia is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rutungia?
The pincode of Rutungia is 762103.
What is the population of Rutungia?
Rutungia has a total population of 720, including 389 males and 331 females.
How many households are there in Rutungia?
There are 141 households in Rutungia.
What is the literacy rate in Rutungia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rutungia is 61.94%. Male literacy is 75.06% and female literacy is 46.53%.