Imalha - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Imalha is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Imlaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Imalha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Imalha is 458081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1144.8 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Imalha

As per Census 2011, Imalha village has a total population of 2,864 people, consisting of 1,495 males and 1,369 females. The village has 642 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 507 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,288 literate and 1,576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8641,4951,369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)507273234
Scheduled Castes (SC)581308273
Literate Population1,288772516
Illiterate Population1,576723853

Nearby Villages of Imalha

Imalha 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)
RanguwaSouth-West2.12 km
BaharpuraEast2.56 km
PatharguwanNorth2.98 km
MajhgawanNorth3.62 km
PatanSouth-East4.12 km
BamariNorth4.92 km
SilonSouth-West5.67 km
BhusorSouth5.76 km
KishorganjNorth5.85 km
BansaraiNorth-West6.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Imalha

Imalha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Imalha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Imalha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Imalha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Imalha

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

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

FAQs about Imalha

Where is Imalha located?

Imalha village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Imalha?

The Gram Panchayat of Imalha is Imlaha.

What is the pincode of Imalha?

The pincode of Imalha is 471101.

What is the population of Imalha?

Imalha has a total population of 2,864, including 1,495 males and 1,369 females.

How many households are there in Imalha?

There are 642 households in Imalha.

What is the literacy rate in Imalha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Imalha is 44.97%. Male literacy is 51.64% and female literacy is 37.69%.