Rimjha - Silwani, Raisen

Rimjha is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bamhori Bardha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rimjha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rimjha is 484788. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rimjha

According to the 2011 Census, Rimjha village had a total population of 382 people, including 201 males and 181 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population382201181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643331
Scheduled Castes (SC)19109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331419
Literate Population20712681
Illiterate Population17575100

Nearby Villages of Rimjha

Rimjha 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)
ManakwadaWest1.74 km
SingotaEast1.95 km
Bardha BamboriNorth-East2.44 km
DeniNorth-West2.79 km
RosaraSouth-West3.11 km
UmarjhirEast3.57 km
Chhir PipaliyaSouth-West3.59 km
ChirahNorth-West3.61 km
Ronsara GhatiWest3.98 km
KiratpurNorth4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rimjha

Rimjha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 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 Silwani to Rimjha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Rimjha is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rimjha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rimjha

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

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

FAQs about Rimjha

Where is Rimjha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rimjha?

The Gram Panchayat of Rimjha is Bamhori Bardha.

What is the pincode of Rimjha?

The pincode of Rimjha is 464886.

What is the population of Rimjha?

Rimjha had a total population of 382, including 201 males and 181 females.

How many households are there in Rimjha?

Rimjha had 86 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rimjha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rimjha was 65.09%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 54.00%.