Riko

Riko is a village located in Arang tehsil of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Arang (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Raipur. As per 2009 stats, Riko village is also a gram panchayat.

Riko has its own place in the vibrant Raipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Riko

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Riko is 444539. The village spans a total geographical area of 450.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 492101. Raipur is nearest town to Riko village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Riko

Below is a concise population overview of Riko as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,762 888 874
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 336 158 178
Scheduled Castes (SC) 805 416 389
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 11 6 5
Literate Population 1,123 620 503
Illiterate Population 639 268 371

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Riko village:

  • The total population of Riko village is around 1,762, including approximately 888 males and 874 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 336 children aged 0–6 years in Riko village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Riko village has 805 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Riko village is about 63.73%, with male literacy at 69.82% and female literacy at 57.55%.
  • There are around 435 households in Riko village.

Connectivity of Riko

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Riko. As per the 2011 stats, Riko had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Riko

Knowing the nearby villages of Riko helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Riko.

Frequently Asked Questions about Riko

Where is Riko located?
Riko village is situated in Arang Tehsil, within the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Riko?
Riko serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Riko?
The pincode of Riko is 492101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Riko as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Riko is 1,762, with 888 males and 874 females.
How many households are there in Riko as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Riko village has a total of 435 households.
What is the literacy rate in Riko as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Riko is 63.73%. The male literacy rate is 69.82%, while the female literacy rate is 57.55%.