Raigwan - Shahnagar, Panna

Raigwan is a village situated in the Shahnagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahnagar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Raiguwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raigwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raigwan is 459360. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.41 hectares and falls under the 488448 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Raigwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raigwan

According to the 2011 Census, Raigwan village had a total population of 1,689 people, including 878 males and 811 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.96%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 53.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 894, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Raigwan

Raigwan 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 Raigwan

Raigwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patohan, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Raigwan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Raigwan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raigwan

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

Health Facilities in Raigwan

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

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