Rupgarh - Petlawad, Jhabua

Rupgarh is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Rupgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupgarh is 504222. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.91 hectares and falls under the 457773 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Rupgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Rupgarh village had a total population of 2,071 people, including 1,076 males and 995 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 67.33% and female literacy at 41.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,262.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupgarh

Rupgarh 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 Rupgarh

Rupgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Rupgarh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Rupgarh 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 Rupgarh

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

Health Facilities in Rupgarh

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

FAQs about Rupgarh