Ragru - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Ragru is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Bhiyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragru is 481576. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ragru

According to the 2011 Census, Ragru village had a total population of 405 people, including 225 males and 180 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 800 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.65%, with male literacy at 70.16% and female literacy at 41.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population405225180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653431
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819586
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population19613462
Illiterate Population20991118

Nearby Villages of Ragru

Ragru 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)
TinoniyaSouth-West1.88 km
BerkhediSouth1.97 km
BeelkhohWest2.19 km
DhokapuraNorth-West2.33 km
BhiyakhediNorth2.54 km
BandruaSouth-West2.85 km
KhushalpuraSouth-East2.98 km
BarodiyaEast3.09 km
BarkhediWest3.20 km
JotpurNorth-West3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ragru

Ragru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Ragru is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Ragru is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ragru

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

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

FAQs about Ragru

Where is Ragru located?

Ragru village is located in Shamshabad Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ragru?

The Gram Panchayat of Ragru is Bhiyakhedi.

What is the pincode of Ragru?

The pincode of Ragru is 464111.

What is the population of Ragru?

Ragru had a total population of 405, including 225 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Ragru?

Ragru had 93 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ragru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ragru was 57.65%. Male literacy was 70.16% and female literacy was 41.61%.