Richhawar - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Richhawar is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Gadarwara and around 75 km from Narsimhapur. Richhawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhawar is 490787. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.13 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Richhawar

According to the 2011 Census, Richhawar village had a total population of 658 people, including 355 males and 303 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.91%, with male literacy at 59.66% and female literacy at 38.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhawar

Richhawar 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 Richhawar

Richhawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Richhawar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Richhawar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhawar

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

Health Facilities in Richhawar

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

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