Rugudi - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Rugudi is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Anandapur and around 93 km from Kendujhar. Taratara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudi is 387052. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rugudi

As per Census 2011, Rugudi village has a total population of 353 people, consisting of 176 males and 177 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 323 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rugudi

Rugudi 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 Rugudi

Rugudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Rugudi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Rugudi is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rugudi

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

Health Facilities in Rugudi

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

FAQs about Rugudi