Raothan - Dhanora, Seoni

Raothan is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Raothan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raothan is 496432. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.02 hectares and falls under the 480991 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Raothan

As per Census 2011, Raothan village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 647 males and 641 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 719 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 930 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raothan

Raothan 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 Raothan

Raothan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Raothan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Raothan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raothan

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

Health Facilities in Raothan

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

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