Richhoda - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Richhoda is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Richoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richhoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhoda is 473043. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.21 hectares and falls under the 465223 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Richhoda

According to the 2011 Census, Richhoda village had a total population of 1,588 people, including 839 males and 749 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 89.56% and female literacy at 59.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhoda

Richhoda 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 Richhoda

Richhoda 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 Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Richhoda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Richhoda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhoda

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

Health Facilities in Richhoda

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

FAQs about Richhoda