Rudra - Kashipur, Purulia

Rudra is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Kashipur and around 88.8 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rudra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudra is 330599. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.2 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rudra

According to the 2011 Census, Rudra village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 553 males and 532 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.39%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 57.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Rudra

Rudra 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 Rudra

Rudra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adra Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Rudra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rudra is about 88.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rudra

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

Health Facilities in Rudra

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

FAQs about Rudra