Rukhana - Konch, Jalaun

Rukhana is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Bharsunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukhana is 152049. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.91 hectares and falls under the 285201 pincode. Eta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Rukhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Orai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rukhana

As per Census 2011, Rukhana village has a total population of 344 people, consisting of 177 males and 167 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 147 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population344177167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492821
Literate Population19711285
Illiterate Population1476582

Nearby Villages of Rukhana

Rukhana 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)
BharsundaNorth-East1.37 km
Shahpur BuzurgWest2.71 km
JhinjhariaEast2.84 km
Thurat SojnaNorth-West3.14 km
ChhiraoliNorth3.22 km
MalehtaSouth3.26 km
GontiSouth-West3.60 km
AmrodhNorth-East3.97 km
SalaNorth-West4.97 km
KudriEast5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rukhana

Rukhana 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 Parauna, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Eta to Rukhana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Rukhana is about 37 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 Rukhana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rukhana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rukhana

Where is Rukhana located?

Rukhana village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rukhana?

The Gram Panchayat of Rukhana is Bharsunda.

What is the pincode of Rukhana?

The pincode of Rukhana is 285201.

What is the population of Rukhana?

Rukhana has a total population of 344, including 177 males and 167 females.

How many households are there in Rukhana?

There are 56 households in Rukhana.

What is the literacy rate in Rukhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rukhana is 57.27%. Male literacy is 63.28% and female literacy is 50.90%.