Rikha Dadar - Pithora, Mahasamund

Rikha Dadar is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Rikhadadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rikha Dadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rikha Dadar is 446513. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.23 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Rikha Dadar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rikha Dadar

According to the 2011 Census, Rikha Dadar village had a total population of 982 people, including 470 males and 512 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.72%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 62.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Rikha Dadar

Rikha Dadar 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 Rikha Dadar

Rikha Dadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Rikha Dadar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Rikha Dadar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rikha Dadar

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

Health Facilities in Rikha Dadar

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

FAQs about Rikha Dadar