Riyan - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Riyan is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from Bilara and around 50 km from Jodhpur. Riyan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riyan is 085731. The village covers a total geographical area of 3590 hectares and falls under the 342601 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Riyan

As per Census 2011, Riyan village has a total population of 5,302 people, consisting of 2,728 males and 2,574 females. The village has 1,023 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 830 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,386 literate and 2,916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 835 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 403 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Riyan

Riyan 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 Riyan

Riyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipar Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Riyan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Riyan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Riyan

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

Health Facilities in Riyan

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

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