Richhari Khurd - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Richhari Khurd is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Richharikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richhari Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhari Khurd is 454196. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.52 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Richhari Khurd

As per Census 2011, Richhari Khurd village has a total population of 1,181 people, consisting of 650 males and 531 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Richhari Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,181650531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477473
Scheduled Castes (SC)281155126
Literate Population738485253
Illiterate Population443165278

Nearby Villages of Richhari Khurd

Richhari Khurd 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)
JatrathiSouth-West1.17 km
IntoSouth-East1.21 km
HurhuriNorth-East2.10 km
SehbaiSouth-East2.82 km
SyauNorth-West2.87 km
Richhari KalanEast3.10 km
TalapurSouth3.30 km
GajnaWest3.51 km
BajnaWest3.59 km
DongarpurSouth-West3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Richhari Khurd

Richhari Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Renhat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Richhari Khurd is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Richhari Khurd is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhari Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Richhari Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Richhari Khurd

Where is Richhari Khurd located?

Richhari Khurd village is located in Bhitarwar Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Richhari Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Richhari Khurd is Richharikhurd.

What is the pincode of Richhari Khurd?

The pincode of Richhari Khurd is 475220.

What is the population of Richhari Khurd?

Richhari Khurd has a total population of 1,181, including 650 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Richhari Khurd?

There are 214 households in Richhari Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Richhari Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Richhari Khurd is 62.49%. Male literacy is 74.62% and female literacy is 47.65%.