Rurki - Baheri, Bareilly

Rurki is a village situated in the Baheri tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baheri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Rurki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rurki is 129277. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.83 hectares and falls under the 243201 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Rurki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baheri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rurki

According to the 2011 Census, Rurki village had a total population of 1,455 people, including 766 males and 689 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.47%, with male literacy at 39.17% and female literacy at 31.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Rurki

Rurki 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 Rurki

Rurki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baheri, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Rurki is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Rurki is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rurki

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

Health Facilities in Rurki

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

FAQs about Rurki