Rahatwas - Begamganj, Raisen

Rahatwas is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Parsora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahatwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahatwas is 484101. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.04 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rahatwas

As per Census 2011, Rahatwas village has a total population of 566 people, consisting of 302 males and 264 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population566302264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064858
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196059
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231112
Literate Population365226139
Illiterate Population20176125

Nearby Villages of Rahatwas

Rahatwas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sagoni GosainSouth1.83 km
ParsoraEast2.31 km
MadiyabibiSouth-West2.38 km
FatehpurWest2.38 km
SalaiyaNorth-East2.62 km
Nain BilasSouth-East2.99 km
KatangiSouth-West3.79 km
DhwajSouth3.96 km
PadajhirEast4.43 km
Khiriya SukalraiWest4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahatwas

Rahatwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nariaoli, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Rahatwas is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Rahatwas is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahatwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rahatwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Rahatwas

Where is Rahatwas located?

Rahatwas village is located in Begamganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahatwas?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahatwas is Parsora.

What is the pincode of Rahatwas?

The pincode of Rahatwas is 464881.

What is the population of Rahatwas?

Rahatwas has a total population of 566, including 302 males and 264 females.

How many households are there in Rahatwas?

There are 123 households in Rahatwas.

What is the literacy rate in Rahatwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahatwas is 64.49%. Male literacy is 74.83% and female literacy is 52.65%.