Rukanpur - Jaswantnagar, Etawah

Rukanpur is a village situated in the Jaswantnagar tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaswantnagar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Etawa. Rukanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukanpur is 147373. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.19 hectares and falls under the 206245 pincode. Jaswantnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Rukanpur 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 Jaswantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rukanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rukanpur village had a total population of 2,610 people, including 1,398 males and 1,212 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.12%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 61.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukanpur

Rukanpur 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 Rukanpur

Rukanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaswantnagar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaswantnagar to Rukanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etawa to Rukanpur is about 26 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 Rukanpur

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

Health Facilities in Rukanpur

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

FAQs about Rukanpur