Riwa - Chunar, Mirzapur

Riwa is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Reewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Riwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Riwa is 212678. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.28 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town.

Riwa 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 Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Riwa

According to the 2011 Census, Riwa village had a total population of 1,958 people, including 970 males and 988 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.79%, with male literacy at 71.59% and female literacy at 39.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

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

Riwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mirzapur to Riwa is about 66 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 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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