Rajgarh - Karera, Shivpuri

Rajgarh is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Rajgad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajgarh is 455616. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.22 hectares and falls under the 473662 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rajgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Rajgarh village had a total population of 2,434 people, including 1,312 males and 1,122 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajgarh

Rajgarh 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 Rajgarh

Rajgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivpuri, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Rajgarh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Rajgarh is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajgarh

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

Health Facilities in Rajgarh

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

FAQs about Rajgarh