Rukuba village, Reamal block | Pincode 768109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Dolagobinda Pradhan

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LGD code: 383058
Pincode: 768109
Post office: Reamal
Population: 17
Households: 4
Literacy rate: 41.2%
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5
Distance to district centre: 303 km
Distance to mandal centre: 248 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 378 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 470 km
Nearest railway station: Bheja · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. B. Biswas · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Rukuba compares

By population, Rukuba ranks #241 of 285 villages in Reamal mandal.

Literacy rate

41.2%

−21.4% vs mandal average

Rukuba: 41.2%
Reamal mandal: 62.6%
Deogarh district: 63.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,125

+139 vs mandal average

Rukuba: 1,125
Reamal mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.3

Same as the mandal average

Rukuba: 4.3
Reamal mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Rukuba at a glance

Rukuba is a village of 17 people in 4 households (Census 2011) in Reamal block, Deogarh district, Odisha, the 241st-largest of 285 villages in Reamal block. Literacy is 41%, 21 points below the block average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,125 women per 1,000 men. It lies 303 km from the Deogarh district centre, 53 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 10 km from Bheja railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 768109, served by Reamal post office; the LGD village code is 383058. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. B. Biswas, 17 km away. The sarpanch is Dolagobinda Pradhan, and the village votes in Phulbani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uma Charan Mallick. The population is estimated at 20 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Rukuba · this village	17	41%	—
Rukuba · Nandapur	373	5%	0 km N
Kaladi · Khajuripada	828	59%	2.4 km W
Kaladi · Gochhapada	272	49%	2.4 km W
Bairagiput · Nandapur	120	28%	2.7 km NE
Bairagiput · Machh Kund	0	—	2.7 km NE
Adra · Nandapur	242	20%	3 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rukuba

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEBAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 68
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 40
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Khilei
Total area (ha): 75
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 29.14

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Rukuba

LGD code: 383058
Pincode: 768109
Post office: Reamal
Population (Census 2011): 17
Population (projected 2026): 20
Households: 4
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1125
Literacy rate: 41.2%
Coordinates: 18.48409°N, 82.77861°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Dolagobinda Pradhan
Block / Mandal: Reamal

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deogarh district level

Then & Now

Rukuba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+25.0%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 17Census 2011
Households: 4Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 202026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 52026 projection
Active job cards: 50,711MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 27,441MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deogarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Rukuba

Mandal centre

Reamal · ≈ 248 km

≈ 8 h 30 min by car · 10 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Deogarh · ≈ 303 km

≈ 10 h 23 min by car · 12 h 19 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 9 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar378 kmcapital
Hyderabad470 km
Chennai658 km
Kolkata738 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBheja10 km
Bus stopKuridi Bus Stop19 km
Hospital / PHCDr. B. Biswas17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India26 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
Police stationLandespolizei37 km

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People often ask about Rukuba

What is the pincode of Rukuba?

The pincode of Rukuba, Reamal block, Deogarh district, Odisha is 768109. The post office is Reamal.

Which post office delivers to Rukuba?

Mail for Rukuba is delivered through Reamal post office, pincode 768109, in Reamal block, Deogarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rukuba located?

Rukuba is a village in Reamal block of Deogarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Rukuba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rukuba village has a population of 17 across 4 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rukuba?

The current sarpanch of Rukuba gram panchayat is Dolagobinda Pradhan.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rukuba in?

Rukuba falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rukuba in?

Rukuba falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Rukuba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rukuba village is 41.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Rukuba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rukuba village is 1125 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rukuba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rukuba, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Rukuba from Deogarh district centre?

Rukuba is approximately 303 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deogarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Rukuba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rukuba village is 383058.

Which is the nearest town to Rukuba?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Rukuba in a straight line.

How big is Rukuba compared to other villages in Reamal block?

Rukuba ranks 241 of 285 villages in Reamal block by Census 2011 population (17 residents).

How far is Rukuba from Bhubaneswar?

Rukuba is about 378 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 491 km.

How far is Rukuba from Hyderabad?

Rukuba is about 470 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 611 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Rukuba?

Bheja is the nearest railway station to Rukuba, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Rukuba?

Kuridi Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Rukuba, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rukuba?

Dr. B. Biswas is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rukuba, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Rukuba?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Rukuba, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Rukuba?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Rukuba, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Rukuba?

Rukuba falls under Phulbani assembly constituency (AC 84). The sitting MLA is Uma Charan Mallick (BJP).

Who is the MP for Rukuba?

Rukuba is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Rukuba in 2026?

Rukuba is estimated at 20 people in 2026, up about 18% from 17 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rukuba in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Rukuba in Deogarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Rukuba?

Dolagobinda Pradhan is the sarpanch of Rukuba gram panchayat, Reamal block. See the sarpanch list of Reamal block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)