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

According to the 2011 Census, Rijgaon village had a total population of 438 people, including 218 males and 220 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

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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