Rihuta - Sarila, Hamirpur

Rihuta is a village situated in the Sarila tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarila and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Rihuta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rihuta is 154046. The village covers a total geographical area of 869.68 hectares and falls under the 210432 pincode. Gohand is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Rihuta

According to the 2011 Census, Rihuta village had a total population of 2,504 people, including 1,332 males and 1,172 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 83.19% and female literacy at 53.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Rihuta

Rihuta 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 Rihuta

Rihuta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhua, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohand to Rihuta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Rihuta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rihuta

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

Health Facilities in Rihuta

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

FAQs about Rihuta