Ramjhala - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Ramjhala is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ramjhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramjhala is 457609. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.23 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ramjhala

As per Census 2011, Ramjhala village has a total population of 764 people, consisting of 414 males and 350 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population764414350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478067
Scheduled Castes (SC)483250233
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population356240116
Illiterate Population408174234

Nearby Villages of Ramjhala

Ramjhala 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)
PataleeNorth2.09 km
Khurd GudhaSouth-East2.44 km
HimmatpurNorth-East2.44 km
Binamak HarSouth-East2.66 km
BasaharaNorth3.20 km
RaopurNorth-West3.44 km
DumkheraWest3.88 km
KanbhaeeSouth-East4.10 km
ChhatarpurNorth-West4.65 km
UdaypurNorth4.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramjhala

Ramjhala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 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 Chandla to Ramjhala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ramjhala is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramjhala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramjhala

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

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

FAQs about Ramjhala

Where is Ramjhala located?

Ramjhala village is located in Chandla Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramjhala?

Ramjhala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramjhala?

The pincode of Ramjhala is 471525.

What is the population of Ramjhala?

Ramjhala has a total population of 764, including 414 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Ramjhala?

There are 182 households in Ramjhala.

What is the literacy rate in Ramjhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramjhala is 46.60%. Male literacy is 57.97% and female literacy is 33.14%.