Rushen - Biswan, Sitapur

Rushen is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Ruhshen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rushen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rushen is 138346. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.07 hectares and falls under the 261201 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rushen

As per Census 2011, Rushen village has a total population of 1,152 people, consisting of 600 males and 552 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,152600552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20510897
Scheduled Castes (SC)19110190
Literate Population613371242
Illiterate Population539229310

Nearby Villages of Rushen

Rushen 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)
LodhouraNorth0.84 km
Deo KaliaSouth-West1.33 km
BhinhainiNorth1.58 km
MochklanWest1.81 km
TrilokpurEast1.83 km
ManikapurNorth-East2.21 km
Bhethora KalaWest2.26 km
MahariaSouth-East2.31 km
JadawapurEast2.43 km
GaddipurSouth-East2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rushen

Rushen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Rushen is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Rushen is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rushen

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rushen

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rushen

Where is Rushen located?

Rushen village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rushen?

The Gram Panchayat of Rushen is Ruhshen.

What is the pincode of Rushen?

The pincode of Rushen is 261201.

What is the population of Rushen?

Rushen has a total population of 1,152, including 600 males and 552 females.

How many households are there in Rushen?

There are 237 households in Rushen.

What is the literacy rate in Rushen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rushen is 53.21%. Male literacy is 61.83% and female literacy is 43.84%.