Richhaura - Gauriganj, Amethi

Richhaura is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Gauriganj and around 45 km from Sultanpur. Katari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Richhaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Richhaura is 169056. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.21 hectares and falls under the 227801 pincode. Musafirkhana is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Richhaura

As per Census 2011, Richhaura village has a total population of 1,275 people, consisting of 667 males and 608 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 572 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Richhaura

Richhaura 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 Richhaura

Richhaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adhinpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhana to Richhaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Richhaura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Richhaura

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

Health Facilities in Richhaura

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

FAQs about Richhaura