Ridhura - Vasmath, Hingoli

Ridhura is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Basmath and around 65 km from Hingoli. Ridhora serves as the Village Panchayat for Ridhura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ridhura is 546282. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.01 hectares and falls under the 431513 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ridhura

According to the 2011 Census, Ridhura village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 818 males and 731 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.28%, with male literacy at 86.14% and female literacy at 69.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ridhura

Ridhura 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 Ridhura

Ridhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marsul, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Ridhura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Ridhura 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 Ridhura

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

Health Facilities in Ridhura

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

FAQs about Ridhura