Ratikhedi - Garoth, Mandsaur

Ratikhedi is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Khajuri Doda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ratikhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratikhedi is 469389. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.22 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ratikhedi

As per Census 2011, Ratikhedi village has a total population of 349 people, consisting of 188 males and 161 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population349188161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492623
Scheduled Castes (SC)1638974
Literate Population18712760
Illiterate Population16261101

Nearby Villages of Ratikhedi

Ratikhedi 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)
LambikhediSouth-East1.26 km
Khajuri DodaWest1.63 km
RaotiSouth-West2.04 km
KurlasiNorth-East2.17 km
DholadiNorth-West3.16 km
ChikanyaSouth-East3.51 km
SapanyaSouth3.62 km
Barkhedi MitthuNorth-East3.97 km
JodmiNorth-West4.06 km
RupraWest4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ratikhedi

Ratikhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Ratikhedi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Ratikhedi is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratikhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ratikhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ratikhedi

Where is Ratikhedi located?

Ratikhedi village is located in Garoth Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ratikhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ratikhedi is Khajuri Doda.

What is the pincode of Ratikhedi?

The pincode of Ratikhedi is 458880.

What is the population of Ratikhedi?

Ratikhedi has a total population of 349, including 188 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Ratikhedi?

There are 74 households in Ratikhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Ratikhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ratikhedi is 53.58%. Male literacy is 67.55% and female literacy is 37.27%.