Richha - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Richha is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Chhitapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richha is 490965. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.63 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Richha

As per Census 2011, Richha village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 248 males and 222 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 307 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Richha

Richha 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 Richha

Richha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Richha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Richha is about 28 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 Richha

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

Health Facilities in Richha

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

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