Rugudidihi - Barbil, Keonjhar

Rugudidihi is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rugudi and around 80 km from Kendujhar. Laidapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugudidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudidihi is 385290. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 758035 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Rugudidihi

According to the 2011 Census, Rugudidihi village had a total population of 648 people, including 331 males and 317 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.23%, with male literacy at 75.19% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population648331317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1437370
Scheduled Castes (SC)291415
Scheduled Tribes (ST)337165172
Literate Population28919495
Illiterate Population359137222

Nearby Villages of Rugudidihi

Rugudidihi 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 Rugudidihi

Public transport in the Rugudidihi is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Rugudidihi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Rugudidihi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rugudidihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rugudidihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rugudidihi

Where is Rugudidihi located?

Rugudidihi village is located in Barbil Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rugudidihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Rugudidihi is Laidapada.

What is the pincode of Rugudidihi?

The pincode of Rugudidihi is 758035.

What is the population of Rugudidihi?

Rugudidihi had a total population of 648, including 331 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Rugudidihi?

Rugudidihi had 158 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rugudidihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rugudidihi was 57.23%. Male literacy was 75.19% and female literacy was 38.46%.