Richhai - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Richhai is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Richhai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhai is 491274. The village covers a total geographical area of 1242.02 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Richhai

As per Census 2011, Richhai village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 667 males and 621 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 806 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhai

Richhai 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 Richhai

Richhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Richhai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Richhai is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhai

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

Health Facilities in Richhai

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

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