Richha - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Richha is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Richha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richha is 490622. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.58 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Richha

As per Census 2011, Richha village has a total population of 1,209 people, consisting of 613 males and 596 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Richha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Richha is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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