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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Rurki village has a total population of 1,455 people, consisting of 766 males and 689 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 1,029 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,455766689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254138116
Scheduled Castes (SC)1689177
Literate Population426246180
Illiterate Population1,029520509

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiyulaWest1.03 km
TiyuliWest1.40 km
AdilpurSouth1.54 km
Narayan NaglaNorth-West1.77 km
Saidpur BuzurgSouth-East2.00 km
Murarpur Urf MurchauraSouth2.14 km
LodhipurNorth2.43 km
AkbarabadEast2.54 km
BhikampurWest2.79 km
Jamsavant JanubiSouth-East2.82 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rurki

Where is Rurki located?

Rurki village is located in Baheri Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rurki?

Rurki is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rurki?

The pincode of Rurki is 243201.

What is the population of Rurki?

Rurki has a total population of 1,455, including 766 males and 689 females.

How many households are there in Rurki?

There are 239 households in Rurki.

What is the literacy rate in Rurki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rurki is 29.28%. Male literacy is 32.11% and female literacy is 26.12%.