Ruchap - Balarampur, Purulia

Ruchap is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.2 km from Balarampur and around 42.1 km from Purulia. Darda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruchap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruchap is 331734. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.42 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ruchap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ruchap

According to the 2011 Census, Ruchap village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 798 males and 768 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.60%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 46.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruchap

Ruchap 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 Ruchap

Ruchap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Ruchap is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ruchap is about 42.1 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 Ruchap

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

Health Facilities in Ruchap

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

FAQs about Ruchap