Rihawan

Rihawan is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 65km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Rihawan village. As per 2009 stats, Bhumti is the gram panchayat of Rihawan village.

Here you can discover what makes Rihawan unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan region. You’ll see Rihawan’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 Rihawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rihawan is 020163. The village spans a total geographical area of 29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173221. Arki is nearest town to Rihawan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rihawan 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 Arki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rihawan

Population of Rihawan

According to the 2011 Census, Rihawan has a total population of about 54, with approximately 26 males and 28 females. The sex ratio is around 1076 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 11 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.37%, with male literacy at about 65.38% and female literacy near 75.00%. There are around 7 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rihawan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rihawan

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

Nearby Villages of Rihawan

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

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