Risawala - Kukshi, Dhar

Risawala is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jamnyapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Risawala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risawala is 475399. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.87 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Risawala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Risawala

As per Census 2011, Risawala village has a total population of 1,065 people, consisting of 538 males and 527 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,034 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Risawala

Risawala 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 Risawala

Risawala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Risawala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Risawala is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risawala

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

Health Facilities in Risawala

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

FAQs about Risawala