Rura - Konch, Jalaun

Rura is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Gangthra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rura is 151908. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.82 hectares and falls under the 285206 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Rura 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 Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rura

According to the 2011 Census, Rura village had a total population of 220 people, including 111 males and 109 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 62.77%.

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

Nearby Villages of Rura

Rura 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 Rura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rura. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Rura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Rura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rura

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

Health Facilities in Rura

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

FAQs about Rura