Rupakund - Champua, Keonjhar
Rupakund is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Baria and around 47 km from Kendujhar. Uchabali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupakund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupakund is 385590. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Rupakund 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.
Nearby Villages of Rupakund
Rupakund 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamarabandha | North | 1.04 km |
| Keundia(kemundia) | South-West | 1.17 km |
| Rengalagoda | South-East | 1.28 km |
| Mundhakata | East | 1.72 km |
| Santabandha | East | 1.92 km |
| Mukuna | South-East | 2.06 km |
| Patarapacha | East | 2.09 km |
| Raruangoda | West | 2.29 km |
| Sunariposi | South-West | 2.37 km |
| Uchabali | South | 2.44 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Rupakund
Rupakund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Rupakund is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Rupakund is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Rupakund
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rupakund village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Rupakund
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rupakund village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Rupakund
Where is Rupakund located?
Rupakund village is located in Champua Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rupakund?
The Gram Panchayat of Rupakund is Uchabali.
What is the pincode of Rupakund?
The pincode of Rupakund is 758016.