Indian Village Directory

Richhara Village

Richhara is an inhabited village in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 458254, the Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 139 households and the reported area is 292.5 hectares. The local references include Bada Malhera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghuwara at about 22 km.

In short:

Richhara is a village in Ghuwara Sub-district, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 458254 and 682 people in 139 households.

Village Code458254
Population682
Households139
Area292.5 hectares
Nearest TownGhuwara

Detailed village profile

Richhara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 682 people, 292.5 hectares of reported area and Ghuwara as the nearest town reference for Richhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhatarpur
Sub-district Ghuwara
CD Block Bada Malhera
  • Richhara falls under Ghuwara Sub-district in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 458254.
  • The record lists 682 people living in 139 households.
  • The reported village area is 292.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ghuwara.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Richhara
Census Village Code
458254
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhatarpur
District Census Code
425
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghuwara
Sub-district Census Code
03432
CD Block
Bada Malhera
Households
139
Population
682
Male Population
391
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
744.25
Area
292.5 hectares
Area
2.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 233.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Richhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 458254 and Bada Malhera CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
425
Sub-district Census Code
03432
Village Census Code
458254
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Bada Malhera

Location and Distance

Ghuwara is the nearest town listed for Richhara, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghuwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
292.5 hectares
Area
2.92 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 139 households, with 391 male residents and 291 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 24.34% and ST share is 0% for Richhara. Population density works out to about 233.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
139
Total Population
682
Male Population
391
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
744.25
Average Household Size
4.91
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
103
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
24.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Richhara list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Richhara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60.57 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
131.31 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Richhara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Richhara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Richhara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Richhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 136.13 hectares and irrigated land is 131.31 hectares (96.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
3.78 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.33
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.97 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.28 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
136.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
131.31

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richhara village located?

Richhara is in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Richhara village in?

Richhara village is in Chhatarpur district.

Which state is Richhara village in?

Richhara village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Richhara under?

Richhara comes under Ghuwara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Richhara?

The Census village code of Richhara is 458254.

What is the population of Richhara village?

The village record lists 682 people and 139 households for Richhara.

How many households are in Richhara village?

The village record lists 139 households for Richhara.

What is the male and female population of Richhara?

The record lists 391 male residents and 291 female residents for Richhara.

What is the sex ratio of Richhara village?

The sex ratio of Richhara is 744.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Richhara village?

The reported geographical area of Richhara is 292.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Richhara village?

The approximate population density of Richhara is 233.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Richhara?

The nearest town listed for Richhara is Ghuwara, about 22 km away.

How far is Richhara from the sub-district headquarters?

Richhara is about 22 km from Ghuwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Richhara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Richhara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Richhara?

For Richhara, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 136.13 hectares and irrigated land is 131.31 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Richhara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Richhara.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Richhara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.