Ritha - Sult, Almora
Ritha is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Budakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ritha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ritha is 052165. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.1 hectares and falls under the 244715 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Ritha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Ritha
As per Census 2011, Ritha village has a total population of 30 people, consisting of 13 males and 17 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,307 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 13 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ritha are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30 | 13 | 17 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Illiterate Population | 13 | 4 | 9 |
Nearby Villages of Ritha
Ritha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ritha
Public transport in the Ritha is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Ritha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Ritha is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ritha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ritha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ritha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ritha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ritha
Where is Ritha located?
Ritha village is located in Sult Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ritha?
The Gram Panchayat of Ritha is Budakot.
What is the pincode of Ritha?
The pincode of Ritha is 244715.
What is the population of Ritha?
Ritha has a total population of 30, including 13 males and 17 females.
How many households are there in Ritha?
There are 9 households in Ritha.
What is the literacy rate in Ritha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ritha is 56.67%. Male literacy is 69.23% and female literacy is 47.06%.