Rupas

Rupas is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Achutapur is the gram panchayat of Rupas village.

Here you can discover what makes Rupas unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Rupas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rupas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rupas is 409327. The village spans a total geographical area of 59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752110. Konark is nearest town to Rupas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rupas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rupas

Population of Rupas

According to the 2011 Census, Rupas has a total population of about 426, with approximately 221 males and 205 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 158 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.70%, with male literacy at about 84.62% and female literacy near 70.24%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rupas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rupas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rupas. As per the 2011 stats, Rupas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rupas

Knowing the nearby villages of Rupas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rupas.

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