Ruknapur Village - Chunar, Mirzapur

Ruknapur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Bhadewal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruknapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruknapur is 212710. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.31 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Ojanawa is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ruknapur

As per Census 2011, Ruknapur village has a total population of 328 people, consisting of 173 males and 155 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 221 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruknapur

Ruknapur 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 Ruknapur

Ruknapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeonathpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ojanawa to Ruknapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Ruknapur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruknapur

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

Health Facilities in Ruknapur

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

FAQs about Ruknapur