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

According to the 2011 Census, Ruguda village had a total population of 1,331 people, including 651 males and 680 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 69.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ruguda