Riwara - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Riwara is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Riwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riwara is 121402. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057.95 hectares and falls under the 203395 pincode. Jahangirabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Riwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Riwara

As per Census 2011, Riwara village has a total population of 7,565 people, consisting of 3,996 males and 3,569 females. The village has 1,246 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,430 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,081 literate and 4,484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,740 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,5653,9963,569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,430755675
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,740932808
Literate Population3,0812,104977
Illiterate Population4,4841,8922,592

Nearby Villages of Riwara

Riwara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nagla Urf FattapurWest2.10 km
Rasulpur Nagla BichatWest2.14 km
PatrampurNorth-East2.53 km
Kishanpur Urf Kishan KheraNorth2.61 km
BhailaiEast2.76 km
UgevanEast2.82 km
SurkharuNorth-West2.91 km
DerveshpurSouth-West3.39 km
Khailia KalyanpurSouth-East3.47 km
MamauSouth-West3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Riwara

Riwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dibai, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahangirabad to Riwara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Riwara is about 34 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 Riwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Riwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Riwara

Where is Riwara located?

Riwara village is located in Shikarpur Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Riwara?

Riwara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Riwara?

The pincode of Riwara is 203395.

What is the population of Riwara?

Riwara has a total population of 7,565, including 3,996 males and 3,569 females.

How many households are there in Riwara?

There are 1,246 households in Riwara.

What is the literacy rate in Riwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Riwara is 40.73%. Male literacy is 52.65% and female literacy is 27.37%.