Rudhau - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Rudhau is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Rudhau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudhau is 126010. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.46 hectares and falls under the 283136 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Rudhau 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 Sirsaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rudhau

According to the 2011 Census, Rudhau village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 860 males and 730 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 53.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Rudhau

Rudhau 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 Rudhau

Rudhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Rudhau is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Rudhau 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 Rudhau

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

Health Facilities in Rudhau

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

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