Rakhatera - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Rakhatera is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Piprod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhatera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhatera is 500169. The village covers a total geographical area of 780 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Rakhatera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungaoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rakhatera

As per Census 2011, Rakhatera village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 274 males and 224 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rakhatera are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rakhatera

Rakhatera is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Rakhatera

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rakhatera. The nearest railway station is Pipraigaon, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Rakhatera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Rakhatera is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakhatera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rakhatera village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Rakhatera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rakhatera village are given below:

FAQs about Rakhatera