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

According to the 2011 Census, Rahatwas village had a total population of 566 people, including 302 males and 264 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Rahatwas