Ritghar - Panvel, Raigad

Ritghar is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Panvel and around 72 km from Alibag. Dundre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ritghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ritghar is 553391. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.77 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ritghar

As per Census 2011, Ritghar village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 628 males and 541 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 866 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ritghar

Ritghar 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 Ritghar

Ritghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalamboli Goods, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Ritghar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ritghar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ritghar

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

Health Facilities in Ritghar

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

FAQs about Ritghar