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

According to the 2011 Census, Rukuni village had a total population of 463 people, including 233 males and 230 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 65.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Rukuni