Rijawata - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Rijawata is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Rijawata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rijawata is 472979. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.76 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Rijawata

According to the 2011 Census, Rijawata village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 560 males and 517 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Rijawata

Rijawata 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 Rijawata

Rijawata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Rijawata is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Rijawata is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rijawata

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

Health Facilities in Rijawata

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

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