Riwa Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Riwa Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Magardhokhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Riwa Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riwa Tola is 440893. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.27 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Riwa Tola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Riwa Tola

As per Census 2011, Riwa Tola village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 194 males and 190 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Riwa Tola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Riwa Tola

Riwa Tola 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 Riwa Tola

Riwa Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Riwa Tola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Riwa Tola is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Riwa Tola

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

Health Facilities in Riwa Tola

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

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