Rudra

Rudra is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.9km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rudra village. As per 2009 stats, Garafusra is the gram panchayat of Rudra village.

Here you can discover what makes Rudra unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Rudra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rudra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rudra is 330919. The village spans a total geographical area of 486.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723103. Purulia is nearest town to Rudra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rudra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rudra

Population of Rudra

According to the 2011 Census, Rudra has a total population of about 2,659, with approximately 1,372 males and 1,287 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 373 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 368 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 24. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.26%, with male literacy at about 66.91% and female literacy near 44.91%. There are around 533 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rudra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rudra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rudra. As per the 2011 stats, Rudra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rudra

Knowing the nearby villages of Rudra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rudra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rudra