Raijhar - Sanawad, Khargone (West Nimar)

Raijhar is a village situated in the Sanawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Barwaha and around 62 km from Khargone. Toklay serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raijhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raijhar is 476811. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.43 hectares and falls under the 451111 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Raijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Raijhar village had a total population of 589 people, including 290 males and 299 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 64.54% and female literacy at 43.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Raijhar

Raijhar 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 Raijhar

Public transport in the Raijhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanawad, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Raijhar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Raijhar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raijhar

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

Health Facilities in Raijhar

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

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