Riwa - Harraiya, Basti

Riwa is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Rikhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Riwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riwa is 179791. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.57 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Riwa

As per Census 2011, Riwa village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 199 males and 184 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 228 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Riwa

Riwa 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 Riwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Riwa. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Riwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Riwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Riwa

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

Health Facilities in Riwa

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

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