Posta - Rampur Naikin, Sidhi

Posta is a village situated in the Rampur Naikin tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rampur Naikin and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Posta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Posta is 502394. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.84 hectares and falls under the 486776 pincode. Rampur Naikin is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Posta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Posta

As per Census 2011, Posta village has a total population of 2,213 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,093 females. The village has 570 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 997 literate and 1,216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2131,1201,093
Child Population (0–6 yrs)434227207
Scheduled Castes (SC)334174160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,309662647
Literate Population997564433
Illiterate Population1,216556660

Nearby Villages of Posta

Posta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhanesarSouth1.93 km
TaktaiyaWest2.12 km
KhairaNorth2.46 km
KankatiNorth-West2.65 km
Bhuiya DolSouth-West2.69 km
RakelaSouth-East2.83 km
DhanahaSouth-East3.09 km
GaurdahaNorth-East3.21 km
MohaniSouth-West3.63 km
AmilahaWest3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Posta

Posta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanchanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampur Naikin to Posta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Posta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Posta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Posta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Posta

Where is Posta located?

Posta village is located in Rampur Naikin Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Posta?

Posta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Posta?

The pincode of Posta is 486776.

What is the population of Posta?

Posta has a total population of 2,213, including 1,120 males and 1,093 females.

How many households are there in Posta?

There are 570 households in Posta.

What is the literacy rate in Posta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Posta is 45.05%. Male literacy is 50.36% and female literacy is 39.62%.