Rakoli - Gulabganj, Vidisha

Rakoli is a village situated in the Gulabganj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulabganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Aran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakoli is 481758. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.71 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Rakoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vidisha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rakoli

According to the 2011 Census, Rakoli village had a total population of 396 people, including 204 males and 192 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.20%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 69.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakoli

Rakoli 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 Rakoli

Rakoli 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 Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Rakoli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Rakoli is about 31 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 Rakoli

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

Health Facilities in Rakoli

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

FAQs about Rakoli