Rurka

Rurka is a village located in Ludhiana East tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (east) (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Rurka village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Rurka unique in its vibrant Ludhiana East-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Rurka’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 Rurka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rurka is 033526. The village spans a total geographical area of 486 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141101. Maloud is nearest town to Rurka village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rurka 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 Gill Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rurka

Population of Rurka

According to the 2011 Census, Rurka has a total population of about 2,681, with approximately 1,402 males and 1,279 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 237 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 935 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 75.79%, with male literacy at about 77.89% and female literacy near 73.49%. There are around 521 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rurka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rurka

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

Nearby Villages of Rurka

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

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