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

As per Census 2011, Rugudi village has a total population of 1,860 people, consisting of 922 males and 938 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,012 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,454 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rugudi are given below:

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