Rih

Rih is a village located in Tira Sujanpur tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from district headquarter Tira Sujanpur. Tira Sujanpur is the sub-district headquarter of Rih village. As per 2009 stats, Ree is the gram panchayat of Rih village.

Here you can discover what makes Rih unique in its vibrant Tira Sujanpur-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Rih’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rih

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rih is 016421. The village spans a total geographical area of 214 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177007. Tira Sujanpur is nearest town to Rih village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rih village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sujanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rih

Population of Rih

According to the 2011 Census, Rih has a total population of about 796, with approximately 374 males and 422 females. The sex ratio is around 1128 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 110 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 306 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.61%, with male literacy at about 78.07% and female literacy near 67.77%. There are around 199 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rih's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rih

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

Nearby Villages of Rih

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rih