Riyawan - Piploda, Ratlam

Riyawan is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Riyavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Riyawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riyawan is 470006. The village covers a total geographical area of 1181.38 hectares and falls under the 457333 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Riyawan

As per Census 2011, Riyawan village has a total population of 3,849 people, consisting of 1,981 males and 1,868 females. The village has 766 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 436 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,631 literate and 1,218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 791 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Riyawan

Riyawan 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 Riyawan

Riyawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Riyawan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Riyawan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Riyawan

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

Health Facilities in Riyawan

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

FAQs about Riyawan