Rihar

Rihar is a village located in Krishangarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 48km away from district headquarter Kuthar. Kuthar is the sub-district headquarter of Rihar village. As per 2009 stats, Jadla is the gram panchayat of Rihar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rihar is 021419. The village spans a total geographical area of 23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173206. Solan is nearest town to Rihar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rihar 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 Doon 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 Rihar

Population of Rihar

According to the 2011 Census, Rihar has a total population of about 59, with approximately 27 males and 32 females. The sex ratio is around 1185 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 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 81.36%, with male literacy at about 81.48% and female literacy near 81.25%. There are around 13 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rihar

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

Nearby Villages of Rihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rihar