Rai - Niwali, Barwani

Rai is a village situated in the Niwali tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Rai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rai is 478554. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.95 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rai

As per Census 2011, Rai village has a total population of 2,143 people, consisting of 1,052 males and 1,091 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 508 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 1,666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rai

Rai 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 Rai

Rai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Birlanagar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Rai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Rai is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rai

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

Health Facilities in Rai

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

FAQs about Rai