Risda - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Risda is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Champa and around 25 km from Janjgir. Risda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risda is 436839. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.29 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Risda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Risda

According to the 2011 Census, Risda village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 540 males and 528 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 58.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Risda

Risda 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 Risda

Risda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Risda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Risda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risda

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

Health Facilities in Risda

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

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