Ridhora - Katol, Nagpur

Ridhora is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Ridhora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ridhora is 535022. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.33 hectares and falls under the 441103 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ridhora

According to the 2011 Census, Ridhora village had a total population of 3,595 people, including 1,844 males and 1,751 females, living in 842 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 79.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Ridhora

Ridhora 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 Ridhora

Public transport in the Ridhora is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Metpanjra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Ridhora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Ridhora is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ridhora

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

Health Facilities in Ridhora

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

FAQs about Ridhora