Ruguda - Koida, Sundargarh

Ruguda is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 185 km from Sundargarh. K.balang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruguda is 384700. The village covers a total geographical area of 941 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 81 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 592 people, including 276 males and 316 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.56%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 584.

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 Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ruguda is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ruguda is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 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