Rajora - Pandhana, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Rajora is a village situated in the Pandhana tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandhana and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Rajora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajora is 506160. The village covers a total geographical area of 1300.54 hectares and falls under the 450661 pincode. Pandhana is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Rajora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajora

According to the 2011 Census, Rajora village had a total population of 2,722 people, including 1,369 males and 1,353 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.40%, with male literacy at 31.94% and female literacy at 19.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,199.

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 Population2,7221,3691,353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683364319
Scheduled Castes (SC)252131121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,1991,0951,104
Literate Population518321197
Illiterate Population2,2041,0481,156

Nearby Villages of Rajora

Rajora 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)
Borgaon BuzurgWest2.41 km
IslampurNorth-West6.65 km
BiharNorth8.08 km
ChimnapurSouth10.65 km
PalasurSouth-West15.73 km
Hathni Urf ChidiyapaniSouth17.40 km
BadnapurSouth18.12 km
SiwalSouth-East18.18 km
DimaniyaSouth-West19.16 km
Saikheda KhurdSouth-East20.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajora

Rajora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagphata, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandhana to Rajora is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Rajora is about 33 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 Rajora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rajora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rajora

Where is Rajora located?

Rajora village is located in Pandhana Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajora?

Rajora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajora?

The pincode of Rajora is 450661.

What is the population of Rajora?

Rajora had a total population of 2,722, including 1,369 males and 1,353 females.

How many households are there in Rajora?

Rajora had 501 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajora was 25.40%. Male literacy was 31.94% and female literacy was 19.05%.