Where is Ruia village located?
Ruia is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ruia Village
Ruia is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249540, the Census 2011 record lists 600 people in 94 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include Chhav Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 34 km.
Village Code249540
Population600
Households94
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ruia
- Census Village Code
- 249540
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Durgawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- CD Block
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Chhav
- Households
- 94
- Population
- 600
- Male Population
- 313
- Female Population
- 287
- Sex Ratio
- 916.93
- Area
- 195 hectares
- Area
- 1.95 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 34 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ruia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 600 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Ruia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ruia falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249540.
- The record lists 600 people living in 94 households.
- The reported village area is 195 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density307.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ruia in the official administrative record. Census village code 249540, Chhav Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249540
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7298
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chhav
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Ruia, about 34 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 34 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 34 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 34 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 195 hectares
- Area
- 1.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 600 people in 94 households, with 313 male residents and 287 female residents. The average household size is 6.38, and SC share is 39.33% and ST share is 0% for Ruia. Population density works out to about 307.69 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 94
- Total Population
- 600
- Male Population
- 313
- Female Population
- 287
- Sex Ratio
- 916.93
- Average Household Size
- 6.38
- SC Population
- 236
- SC Male Population
- 123
- SC Female Population
- 113
- SC Population Share
- 39.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ruia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ruia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 74.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ruia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ruia include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ruia is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ruia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165 hectares and irrigated land is 124.5 hectares (75.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 18.1
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.3 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 165.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 40.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 124.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Ruia village in?
Ruia village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Ruia village in?
Ruia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ruia under?
Ruia comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ruia?
The Census village code of Ruia is 249540.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ruia under?
Ruia is listed under Chhav Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Ruia village?
The village record lists 600 people and 94 households for Ruia.
How many households are in Ruia village?
The village record lists 94 households for Ruia.
What is the male and female population of Ruia?
The record lists 313 male residents and 287 female residents for Ruia.
What is the sex ratio of Ruia village?
The sex ratio of Ruia is 916.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ruia village?
The reported geographical area of Ruia is 195 hectares.
What is the population density of Ruia village?
The approximate population density of Ruia is 307.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ruia?
The nearest town listed for Ruia is Bhabua, about 34 km away.
How far is Ruia from the district headquarters?
Ruia is about 34 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ruia from the sub-district headquarters?
Ruia is about 4 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ruia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ruia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ruia?
For Ruia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165 hectares and irrigated land is 124.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ruia.