Rithwar - Bhairunda, Sehore

Rithwar is a village situated in the Bhairunda tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Nasrullaganj and around 72 km from Sehore. Rithwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rithwar is 483428. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 466331 pincode. Nasrullaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rithwar

According to the 2011 Census, Rithwar village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 611 males and 536 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.59%, with male literacy at 90.58% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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 Population1,147611536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1599168
Scheduled Castes (SC)20712285
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653035
Literate Population816471345
Illiterate Population331140191

Nearby Villages of Rithwar

Rithwar 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)
DhandiaNorth-West1.76 km
Khatya KhediSouth-East1.83 km
BhimgaonWest2.09 km
NehrugaonSouth2.29 km
HathighatNorth-East2.41 km
BarodiyaEast2.52 km
JogalaSouth-West3.13 km
PanchorNorth3.56 km
NandgaonSouth-East4.15 km
Pipal KotaEast4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rithwar

Rithwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banapura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nasrullaganj to Rithwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Rithwar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rithwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rithwar

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

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

FAQs about Rithwar

Where is Rithwar located?

Rithwar village is located in Bhairunda Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rithwar?

Rithwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rithwar?

The pincode of Rithwar is 466331.

What is the population of Rithwar?

Rithwar had a total population of 1,147, including 611 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Rithwar?

Rithwar had 174 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rithwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rithwar was 82.59%. Male literacy was 90.58% and female literacy was 73.72%.