Rutupai - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Rutupai is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Garidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rutupai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rutupai is 428695. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rutupai

According to the 2011 Census, Rutupai village had a total population of 297 people, including 151 males and 146 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.17%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 30.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Rutupai

Rutupai 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 Rutupai

Rutupai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Rutupai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Rutupai is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rutupai

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

Health Facilities in Rutupai

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

FAQs about Rutupai