Rijgaon Village Overview
Rijgaon is a village in Handiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 12 km from Handiya tehsil headquarters and around 18 km from Harda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Rijgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Rijgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rijgaon is 486890. The village covers a geographical area of 1085.5 hectares. Harda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Rijgaon
Population & Demographics of Rijgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Rijgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,561 | 816 | 745 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 213 | 113 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 411 | 219 | 192 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 315 | 170 | 145 |
| Literate Population | 1,014 | 607 | 407 |
| Illiterate Population | 547 | 209 | 338 |
Key population details of Rijgaon village are given below:
- Rijgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,561, including approximately 816 males and 745 females, with a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 411 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 315 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Rijgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.96%.
- There are around 296 households in Rijgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Rijgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Rijgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Rijgaon
The following villages are located close to Rijgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rijgaon
- Where is Rijgaon located?
- Rijgaon village is located in Handiya Tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Rijgaon?
- Rijgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Rijgaon?
- Rijgaon has a total population of 1,561, including 816 males and 745 females.
- How many households are there in Rijgaon?
- There are 296 households in Rijgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Rijgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rijgaon is 64.96%. Male literacy is 74.39% and female literacy is 54.63%.