Richha Chanda - Jaora, Ratlam

Richha Chanda is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Richachanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richha Chanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richha Chanda is 470109. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.41 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Richha Chanda

According to the 2011 Census, Richha Chanda village had a total population of 1,097 people, including 557 males and 540 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 61.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Richha Chanda

Richha Chanda 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 Richha Chanda

Richha Chanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Richha Chanda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Richha Chanda is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richha Chanda

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

Health Facilities in Richha Chanda

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

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