Ranikheda - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Ranikheda is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Sarwai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranikheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranikheda is 457480. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.73 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Ranikheda 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 Ranikheda

As per Census 2011, Ranikheda village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 565 males and 491 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranikheda

Ranikheda 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 Ranikheda

Ranikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Ranikheda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ranikheda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranikheda

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

Health Facilities in Ranikheda

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

FAQs about Ranikheda