Risti - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Risti is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Barahpar Bhojurai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Risti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risti is 204019. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.21 hectares and falls under the 233307 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Risti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Risti

According to the 2011 Census, Risti village had a total population of 617 people, including 298 males and 319 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 70.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Risti

Risti 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 Risti

Risti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Risti is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Risti is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risti

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

Health Facilities in Risti

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

FAQs about Risti