Rupuni - Kolnara, Rayagada

Rupuni is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Rayagada and around 46 km from Rayagada . Katikana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupuni is 426508. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Rupuni

As per Census 2011, Rupuni village has a total population of 610 people, consisting of 308 males and 302 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 609 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupuni

Rupuni 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 Rupuni

Rupuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Rupuni is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Rupuni is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupuni

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

Health Facilities in Rupuni

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

FAQs about Rupuni