Ramgarh - Petlawad, Jhabua

Ramgarh is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Ramgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramgarh is 504237. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.29 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ramgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Ramgarh village had a total population of 1,887 people, including 977 males and 910 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.18%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 44.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,185.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,887977910
Child Population (0–6 yrs)315155160
Scheduled Castes (SC)1478067
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,185618567
Literate Population946613333
Illiterate Population941364577

Nearby Villages of Ramgarh

Ramgarh 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)
KachnariyaNorth-West2.23 km
PanthboraliSouth-East3.11 km
GehandiNorth3.24 km
DehandiNorth-East3.33 km
KardawadSouth3.62 km
TemariaEast3.64 km
Chhayan (west)North-West3.76 km
BhensgubadaWest4.05 km
Dula KhediSouth-West4.83 km
MoicharniNorth5.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramgarh

Ramgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamnia, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Ramgarh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Ramgarh is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramgarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ramgarh 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 Ramgarh

Where is Ramgarh located?

Ramgarh village is located in Petlawad Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramgarh?

Ramgarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramgarh?

The pincode of Ramgarh is 457775.

What is the population of Ramgarh?

Ramgarh had a total population of 1,887, including 977 males and 910 females.

How many households are there in Ramgarh?

Ramgarh had 382 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramgarh was 60.18%. Male literacy was 74.57% and female literacy was 44.40%.