Rukuni - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Rukuni is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Muruda and around 24 km from Baripada. Morada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukuni is 389998. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Rukuni

As per Census 2011, Rukuni village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 233 males and 230 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population463233230
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552629
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238120118
Literate Population302170132
Illiterate Population1616398

Nearby Villages of Rukuni

Rukuni 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaladiaEast1.14 km
PariakuliNorth-West1.35 km
GandaguhaliWest1.40 km
SarasoleNorth1.78 km
ChitradaSouth-West2.02 km
HaldipalSouth-West2.16 km
SildaSouth2.16 km
PalasbadhaEast2.20 km
Patakundia Samil MalihataSouth-East2.43 km
AjanaNorth-East2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rukuni

Rukuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Rukuni is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rukuni is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukuni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rukuni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rukuni

Where is Rukuni located?

Rukuni village is located in Morada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rukuni?

The Gram Panchayat of Rukuni is Morada.

What is the pincode of Rukuni?

The pincode of Rukuni is 757020.

What is the population of Rukuni?

Rukuni has a total population of 463, including 233 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Rukuni?

There are 114 households in Rukuni.

What is the literacy rate in Rukuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rukuni is 65.23%. Male literacy is 72.96% and female literacy is 57.39%.