Rajma - Baihar, Balaghat

Rajma is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mowala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajma is 497972. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.42 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rajma

As per Census 2011, Rajma village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 428 males and 419 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 473 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population847428419
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639766
Scheduled Castes (SC)17611
Scheduled Tribes (ST)473252221
Literate Population451261190
Illiterate Population396167229

Nearby Villages of Rajma

Rajma 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AdoriSouth-West2.83 km
GhummurNorth-West3.66 km
DhamangaonEast4.29 km
KodbirkonaNorth-East4.67 km
MurkutaNorth4.77 km
MaliyaEast4.95 km
BatrangaSouth-West5.67 km
GanjaisarraNorth-West6.30 km
MurumWest6.76 km
LalpurEast6.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajma

Rajma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Rajma is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Rajma is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rajma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rajma

Where is Rajma located?

Rajma village is located in Baihar Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajma?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajma is Mowala.

What is the pincode of Rajma?

The pincode of Rajma is 481111.

What is the population of Rajma?

Rajma has a total population of 847, including 428 males and 419 females.

How many households are there in Rajma?

There are 206 households in Rajma.

What is the literacy rate in Rajma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajma is 53.25%. Male literacy is 60.98% and female literacy is 45.35%.