Rugudibeda - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Rugudibeda is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugudibeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudibeda is 389045. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Rugudibeda

According to the 2011 Census, Rugudibeda village had a total population of 1,797 people, including 904 males and 893 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 64.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 817.

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

Nearby Villages of Rugudibeda

Rugudibeda 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 Rugudibeda

Public transport in the Rugudibeda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Rugudibeda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rugudibeda is about 111 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 Rugudibeda

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

Health Facilities in Rugudibeda

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

FAQs about Rugudibeda