Rurichuan - Nandapur, Koraput

Rurichuan is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kasandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rurichuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rurichuan is 429930. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Rurichuan

According to the 2011 Census, Rurichuan village had a total population of 298 people, including 148 males and 150 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.49%, with male literacy at 26.02% and female literacy at 19.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Rurichuan

Rurichuan 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 Rurichuan

Rurichuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Rurichuan is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Rurichuan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rurichuan

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

Health Facilities in Rurichuan

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

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