Risewada - Lanji, Balaghat

Risewada is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Risewada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risewada is 498608. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.31 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Risewada

As per Census 2011, Risewada village has a total population of 2,208 people, consisting of 1,088 males and 1,120 females. The village has 544 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,539 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 633 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Risewada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Risewada

Risewada 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 Risewada

Risewada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Risewada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Risewada is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risewada

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

Health Facilities in Risewada

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

FAQs about Risewada