Rupkheda - Thikri, Barwani

Rupkheda is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Rupkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupkheda is 478230. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.62 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Rupkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Rupkheda village had a total population of 906 people, including 444 males and 462 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.43%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 43.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 810.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rupkheda

Rupkheda 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 Rupkheda

Public transport in the Rupkheda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Rupkheda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Rupkheda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupkheda

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

Health Facilities in Rupkheda

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

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