Rikera - Patiyali, Kasganj

Rikera is a village situated in the Patiyali tehsil of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Patiyali and around 65 km from Kanshiram Nagar. Gathaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rikera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rikera is 215728. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.98 hectares and falls under the 207242 pincode. Kanshiram Nagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rikera

According to the 2011 Census, Rikera village had a total population of 527 people, including 297 males and 230 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.14%, with male literacy at 34.93% and female literacy at 8.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Rikera

Rikera 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 Rikera

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rikera. The nearest railway station is Ganj Dundwara, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Rikera is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Rikera is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rikera

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

Health Facilities in Rikera

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

FAQs about Rikera