Rangpura - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Rangpura is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Chenpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangpura is 504536. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.13 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Rangpura

As per Census 2011, Rangpura village has a total population of 387 people, consisting of 180 males and 207 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rangpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population387180207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)387180207
Literate Population724428
Illiterate Population315136179

Nearby Villages of Rangpura

Rangpura 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)
GaneshpuraNorth-West1.33 km
ChenpuraSouth-West1.62 km
JaratSouth2.30 km
SemalpadaNorth-East2.48 km
ShivgarhWest2.84 km
MahudaWest3.48 km
KundlaNorth3.50 km
Nawapada KalirundiNorth3.56 km
MalkhandwiSouth-East3.61 km
RajpuraSouth3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangpura

Rangpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Rangpura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Rangpura is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rangpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rangpura

Where is Rangpura located?

Rangpura village is located in Meghnagar Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangpura is Chenpura.

What is the pincode of Rangpura?

The pincode of Rangpura is 457777.

What is the population of Rangpura?

Rangpura has a total population of 387, including 180 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Rangpura?

There are 69 households in Rangpura.

What is the literacy rate in Rangpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangpura is 18.60%. Male literacy is 24.44% and female literacy is 13.53%.