Rajoor - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Rajoor is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Dudgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajoor is 505988. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Rajoor

According to the 2011 Census, Rajoor village had a total population of 316 people, including 164 males and 152 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajoor

Rajoor 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 Rajoor

Rajoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Rajoor is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Rajoor 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 Rajoor

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

Health Facilities in Rajoor

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

FAQs about Rajoor