Rijgaon - Khandwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Rijgaon is a village situated in the Khandwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Khandwa, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rijgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rijgaon is 505699. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.04 hectares and falls under the 450991 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Rijgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandwa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rijgaon

As per Census 2011, Rijgaon village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 218 males and 220 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rijgaon

Rijgaon 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 Rijgaon

Rijgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khaigaon, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Rijgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rijgaon

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

Health Facilities in Rijgaon

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

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