Ruguda - Banei, Sundargarh

Ruguda is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Ruguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruguda is 385189. The village covers a total geographical area of 675 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

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

Population of Ruguda

As per Census 2011, Ruguda village has a total population of 1,331 people, consisting of 651 males and 680 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 254 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,331651680
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578176
Scheduled Castes (SC)297144153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)254128126
Literate Population886466420
Illiterate Population445185260

Nearby Villages of Ruguda

Ruguda 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)
SyamsundarpurSouth-East1.68 km
ChandiposhNorth-West1.82 km
JanglaWest1.90 km
BadposhNorth-West2.60 km
SadhubahalNorth-East2.93 km
MahuldihaEast3.36 km
PurunapaniSouth-West3.53 km
BadgoguaNorth-West3.62 km
SihidihaSouth-East3.66 km
KhuantgaonNorth-East3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ruguda

Public transport in the Ruguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ruguda is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ruguda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ruguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ruguda

Where is Ruguda located?

Ruguda village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ruguda?

Ruguda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ruguda?

The pincode of Ruguda is 770044.

What is the population of Ruguda?

Ruguda has a total population of 1,331, including 651 males and 680 females.

How many households are there in Ruguda?

There are 343 households in Ruguda.

What is the literacy rate in Ruguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ruguda is 66.57%. Male literacy is 71.58% and female literacy is 61.76%.