Rithur - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Rithur is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Kotdwara and around 118 km from Pauri. Bareth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rithur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rithur is 048320. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.22 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Rithur

According to the 2011 Census, Rithur village had a total population of 46 people, including 23 males and 23 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.45%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 90.91%.

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

Nearby Villages of Rithur

Rithur 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 Rithur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rithur. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Rithur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Rithur is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rithur

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

Health Facilities in Rithur

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

FAQs about Rithur