Rihala - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Rihala is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Reehla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rihala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rihala is 031901. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 146106 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Rihala

According to the 2011 Census, Rihala village had a total population of 748 people, including 384 males and 364 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.51%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 76.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Rihala

Rihala 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 Rihala

Rihala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saila Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Rihala is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rihala

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

Health Facilities in Rihala

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

FAQs about Rihala