Rijhoni - Sarmathura, Dholpur

Rijhoni is a village situated in the Sarmathura tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Baseri and around 70 km from Dhaulpur. Chandrawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rijhoni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rijhoni is 075528. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 328026 pincode. Bari is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Rijhoni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baseri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rijhoni

As per Census 2011, Rijhoni village has a total population of 161 people, consisting of 89 males and 72 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 808 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 97 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1618972
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291415
Scheduled Castes (SC)1528369
Literate Population976829
Illiterate Population642143

Nearby Villages of Rijhoni

Rijhoni 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)
BarapuraWest1.53 km
DomaiEast2.31 km
TejapuraWest2.53 km
LokoopuraNorth-West2.99 km
GulalpuraNorth3.26 km
GhariSouth3.33 km
KharoliNorth-West3.47 km
Bhede Ka PuraSouth-West3.57 km
ChandrawaliNorth3.85 km
BasantpuraNorth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rijhoni

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rijhoni. The nearest railway station is Sirmuttra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 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 Bari to Rijhoni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhaulpur to Rijhoni is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rijhoni

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

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

Health Facilities in Rijhoni

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

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

FAQs about Rijhoni

Where is Rijhoni located?

Rijhoni village is located in Sarmathura Tehsil, Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rijhoni?

The Gram Panchayat of Rijhoni is Chandrawali.

What is the pincode of Rijhoni?

The pincode of Rijhoni is 328026.

What is the population of Rijhoni?

Rijhoni has a total population of 161, including 89 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Rijhoni?

There are 33 households in Rijhoni.

What is the literacy rate in Rijhoni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rijhoni is 60.25%. Male literacy is 76.40% and female literacy is 40.28%.