Where is Ruchab village located?
Ruchab is in Kuchai Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ruchab Village
Ruchab is an inhabited village in Kuchai Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 378544, the Census 2011 record lists 1,100 people in 216 households and the reported area is 293 hectares. The local references include Maranghatu Gram Panchayat, Kuchai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Seraikela at about 28 km.
Village Code378544
Population1,100
Households216
Area293 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ruchab
- Census Village Code
- 378544
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Saraikela-Kharsawan
- District Census Code
- 369
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kuchai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02746
- CD Block
- Kuchai
- Gram Panchayat
- Maranghatu
- Households
- 216
- Population
- 1,100
- Male Population
- 539
- Female Population
- 561
- Sex Ratio
- 1,040.82
- Area
- 293 hectares
- Area
- 2.93 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 833101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ruchab at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,100 people, 293 hectares of reported area and Seraikela as the nearest town reference for Ruchab, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ruchab falls under Kuchai Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 378544.
- The record lists 1,100 people living in 216 households.
- The reported village area is 293 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Seraikela.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density375.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.18%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share73%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ruchab in the official administrative record. Census village code 378544, Maranghatu Gram Panchayat and Kuchai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 369
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02746
- Village Census Code
- 378544
- CD Block Code
- 0252
- CD Block Name
- Kuchai
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Maranghatu
Location and Distance
Seraikela is the nearest town listed for Ruchab, about 28 km away. Seraikela-Kharsawan is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kuchai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Seraikela-Kharsawan
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Seraikela
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 28 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 293 hectares
- Area
- 2.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,100 people in 216 households, with 539 male residents and 561 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 1.18% and ST share is 73% for Ruchab. Population density works out to about 375.43 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 216
- Total Population
- 1,100
- Male Population
- 539
- Female Population
- 561
- Sex Ratio
- 1,040.82
- Average Household Size
- 5.09
- SC Population
- 13
- SC Male Population
- 6
- SC Female Population
- 7
- SC Population Share
- 1.18
- ST Population
- 803
- ST Male Population
- 383
- ST Female Population
- 420
- ST Population Share
- 73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ruchab list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ruchab. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ruchab include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 86.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ruchab include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ruchab include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ruchab is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ruchab show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 185.01 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 9.33 hectares
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 12.38 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 185.01
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 185.01 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Ruchab village in?
Ruchab village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.
Which state is Ruchab village in?
Ruchab village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Ruchab under?
Ruchab comes under Kuchai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ruchab?
The Census village code of Ruchab is 378544.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ruchab under?
Ruchab is listed under MARANGHATU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kuchai.
What is the population of Ruchab village?
The village record lists 1,100 people and 216 households for Ruchab.
How many households are in Ruchab village?
The village record lists 216 households for Ruchab.
What is the male and female population of Ruchab?
The record lists 539 male residents and 561 female residents for Ruchab.
What is the sex ratio of Ruchab village?
The sex ratio of Ruchab is 1,040.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ruchab village?
The reported geographical area of Ruchab is 293 hectares.
What is the population density of Ruchab village?
The approximate population density of Ruchab is 375.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ruchab?
The nearest town listed for Ruchab is Seraikela, about 28 km away.
How far is Ruchab from the district headquarters?
Ruchab is about 28 km from Seraikela-Kharsawan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ruchab from the sub-district headquarters?
Ruchab is about 2 km from Kuchai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ruchab?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Ruchab.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ruchab?
For Ruchab, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 185.01 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ruchab.