Richhi - Khategaon, Dewas

Richhi is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Rizi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhi is 474255. The village covers a total geographical area of 800.68 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Richhi

According to the 2011 Census, Richhi village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 864 males and 772 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 79.64% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 723.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhi

Richhi 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 Richhi

Richhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Richhi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Richhi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhi

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

Health Facilities in Richhi

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

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