Risora - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Risora is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Baramkela and around 67 km from Raigarh. Risora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risora is 435718. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.27 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Risora

According to the 2011 Census, Risora village had a total population of 2,338 people, including 1,176 males and 1,162 females, living in 621 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.15%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Risora

Risora 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 Risora

Risora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Risora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Risora is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risora

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

Health Facilities in Risora

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

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