Ruppal Village Overview
Ruppal is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.5 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhulai is the Gram Panchayat for Ruppal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ruppal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruppal is 327412. The village covers a geographical area of 226.54 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Ruppal
Population & Demographics of Ruppal
This section provides population and demographic details of Ruppal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,684 | 866 | 818 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 217 | 104 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 978 | 501 | 477 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 807 | 479 | 328 |
| Illiterate Population | 877 | 387 | 490 |
Key population details of Ruppal village are given below:
- Ruppal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,684, including approximately 866 males and 818 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 978 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ruppal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 47.92%.
- There are around 352 households in Ruppal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ruppal
Transport facilities help residents of Ruppal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ruppal
The following villages are located close to Ruppal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruppal
- Where is Ruppal located?
- Ruppal village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ruppal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ruppal is Dhulai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ruppal?
- The pincode of Ruppal is 722207.
- What is the population of Ruppal?
- Ruppal has a total population of 1,684, including 866 males and 818 females.
- How many households are there in Ruppal?
- There are 352 households in Ruppal.
- What is the literacy rate in Ruppal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ruppal is 47.92%. Male literacy is 55.31% and female literacy is 40.10%.