Rahma - Silwani, Raisen

Rahma is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Berua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahma is 484938. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.9 hectares and falls under the 464986 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rahma

As per Census 2011, Rahma village has a total population of 565 people, consisting of 278 males and 287 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population565278287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843648
Scheduled Castes (SC)361917
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085652
Literate Population376206170
Illiterate Population18972117

Nearby Villages of Rahma

Rahma 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)
BeruaNorth-East1.87 km
Chandan PipaliyaNorth-West2.05 km
GorkhakhurdSouth-West2.50 km
Khamraiya KalanEast2.55 km
KingiSouth2.63 km
BitaliSouth-East2.97 km
ChilliWest3.22 km
JamuniyaNorth-East3.63 km
HatodaNorth-East3.65 km
ChoukaNorth-West3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahma

Rahma 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 Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Rahma is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Rahma is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rahma

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

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

FAQs about Rahma

Where is Rahma located?

Rahma village is located in Silwani Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahma?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahma is Berua.

What is the pincode of Rahma?

The pincode of Rahma is 464986.

What is the population of Rahma?

Rahma has a total population of 565, including 278 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Rahma?

There are 138 households in Rahma.

What is the literacy rate in Rahma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahma is 66.55%. Male literacy is 74.10% and female literacy is 59.23%.