Riwagahan - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Riwagahan is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Riwagahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riwagahan is 440551. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.01 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Riwagahan

According to the 2011 Census, Riwagahan village had a total population of 726 people, including 373 males and 353 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Riwagahan

Riwagahan 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 Riwagahan

Riwagahan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Riwagahan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Riwagahan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Riwagahan

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

Health Facilities in Riwagahan

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

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