Rugudi - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Rugudi is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Rugudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudi is 388567. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rugudi

According to the 2011 Census, Rugudi village had a total population of 1,860 people, including 922 males and 938 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.04%, with male literacy at 70.60% and female literacy at 51.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,454.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rugudi. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Rugudi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rugudi is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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