Richadiya - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Richadiya is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kallukhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richadiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richadiya is 473355. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.25 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Richadiya

According to the 2011 Census, Richadiya village had a total population of 463 people, including 232 males and 231 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Richadiya

Richadiya 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 Richadiya

Richadiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Richadiya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Richadiya is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richadiya

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

Health Facilities in Richadiya

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

FAQs about Richadiya