Rula village, Serango block | Pincode 761214

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 September
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Puspanjali Bhuyan

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LGD code: 414478
Pincode: 761214
Post office: Nuagada
Population: 88
Households: 19
Literacy rate: 30.7%
Sex ratio: 1514 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 37
Distance to district centre: 51 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 276 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 567 km
Nearest railway station: Kuneru · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Rula compares

By population, Rula ranks #180 of 234 villages in Serango mandal.

Literacy rate

30.7%

−10.9% vs mandal average

Rula: 30.7%
Serango mandal: 41.6%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,514

+457 vs mandal average

Rula: 1,514
Serango mandal: 1,057

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Rula: 4.6
Serango mandal: 4.7

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

Rula at a glance

Rula is a village of 88 people in 19 households (Census 2011) in Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 180th-largest of 234 villages in Serango block. Literacy is 31%, 11 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 1,514 women per 1,000 men. It lies 51 km from the Gajapati district centre, 35 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 15 km from Kuneru railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761214, served by Nuagada post office; the LGD village code is 414478. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 14 km away. The sarpanch is Puspanjali Bhuyan. The population is estimated at 104 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Rula · this village	88	31%	—
Jeda · Serango	75	41%	0 km N
Kulpat · Serango	266	15%	0 km N
Jadda · Serango	66	29%	0 km N
Kindoda · Serango	112	31%	0 km N
Kudda · Gummalakshmipuram	94	45%	0 km N
Chinaravikona · Gummalakshmipuram	208	21%	0.3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rula

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PARLAKHEMUNDI
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 13
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Namangada
Total area (ha): 417
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 29

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

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Key facts — Rula

LGD code: 414478
Pincode: 761214
Post office: Nuagada
Population (Census 2011): 88
Population (projected 2026): 104
Households: 19
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1514
Literacy rate: 30.7%
Coordinates: 19.00200°N, 83.57959°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Puspanjali Bhuyan
Block / Mandal: Serango

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 Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Rula — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

104

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.8%

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: 88Census 2011
Households: 19Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1514 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1042026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 222026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · 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: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%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 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Rula

Mandal centre

Serango · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 51 km

≈ 1 h 45 min by car · 2 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar276 kmcapital
Hyderabad567 km
Kolkata636 km
Chennai747 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKuneru15 km
Bus stopAmiti Colony Bus Stop5 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India26 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station22 km
CollegeAPSWREIS JUNIOR COLLEGE KOMARADA17 km
Police stationKusa15 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Rula

What is the pincode of Rula?

The pincode of Rula, Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761214. The post office is Nuagada.

Which post office delivers to Rula?

Mail for Rula is delivered through Nuagada post office, pincode 761214, in Serango block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rula located?

Rula is a village in Serango block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Rula as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rula village has a population of 88 across 19 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rula?

The current sarpanch of Rula gram panchayat is Puspanjali Bhuyan.

What is the literacy rate in Rula?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rula village is 30.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Rula?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rula village is 1514 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rula?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rula, 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 Rula from Gajapati district centre?

Rula is approximately 51 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Rula?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rula village is 414478.

Which is the nearest town to Rula?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Rula in a straight line.

How big is Rula compared to other villages in Serango block?

Rula ranks 180 of 234 villages in Serango block by Census 2011 population (88 residents).

How far is Rula from Bhubaneswar?

Rula is about 276 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 358 km.

How far is Rula from Hyderabad?

Rula is about 567 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 737 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Rula?

Kuneru is the nearest railway station to Rula, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Rula?

Amiti Colony Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Rula, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rula?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rula, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Rula?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Rula?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Rula, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

What is the population of Rula in 2026?

Rula is estimated at 104 people in 2026, up about 18% from 88 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rula 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; Rula in Gajapati district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Rula?

Puspanjali Bhuyan is the sarpanch of Rula gram panchayat, Serango block. See the sarpanch list of Serango 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, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)