Rapha - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Rapha is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Rafa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rapha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rapha is 493869. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.59 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rapha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rapha

According to the 2011 Census, Rapha village had a total population of 719 people, including 344 males and 375 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.32%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 51.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Rapha

Rapha 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 Rapha

Rapha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatparsia Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Rapha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Rapha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rapha

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

Health Facilities in Rapha

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

FAQs about Rapha