Richhadi - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Richhadi is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalapipal and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Richdimurdabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhadi is 473136. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.4 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Richhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Richhadi village had a total population of 1,931 people, including 1,006 males and 925 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 58.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhadi

Richhadi 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 Richhadi

Richhadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalapipal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Richhadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Richhadi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhadi

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

Health Facilities in Richhadi

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

FAQs about Richhadi