Ridwahi village, Dhanora taluka | Pincode 442606

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LGD code: 538931
Pincode: 442606
Post office: Dhanora
Population: 221
Households: 41
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 148
Distance to district centre: 61 km
Distance to mandal centre: 57 km
Distance to Mumbai: 808 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 388 km
Nearest railway station: Bhanupratappur · 60 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Dhanora · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ridwahi compares

By population, Ridwahi ranks #113 of 228 villages in Dhanora mandal.

Literacy rate

64.3%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Ridwahi: 64.3%
Dhanora mandal: 63.2%
Gadchiroli district: 66.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

873

−118 vs mandal average

Ridwahi: 873
Dhanora mandal: 991

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.9 vs mandal average

Ridwahi: 5.4
Dhanora mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ridwahi at a glance

Ridwahi is a village of 221 people in 41 households (Census 2011) in Dhanora taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, the 113th-largest of 228 villages in Dhanora taluka. Literacy is 64%, 1 points above the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 873 women per 1,000 men. It lies 61 km from the Gadchiroli district centre, 56 km from Armori, the nearest town, 60 km from Bhanupratappur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 442606, served by Dhanora post office; the LGD village code is 538931. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Dhanora, 19 km away. The village votes in Brahmapuri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijay Wadettiwar. The population is estimated at 261 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ridwahi · this village	221	64%	—
Pannemara · Dhanora	1,036	59%	2.9 km W
Tumdikasa · Dhanora	238	56%	3.5 km N
Tumdikasa · Daundilohara	706	66%	3.5 km N
Tumdikasa · Manpur	864	66%	3.5 km N
Tumdikasa · Kumarda	524	70%	3.5 km N
Rengagaon · Dhanora	80	59%	4.2 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ridwahi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GADCHIROLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 63
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 488
Irrigated area (ha): 308.24
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ridwahi

LGD code: 538931
Pincode: 442606
Post office: Dhanora
Population (Census 2011): 221
Population (projected 2026): 261
Households: 41
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 873
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Coordinates: 20.31437°N, 80.48597°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Gadchiroli-Chimur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Brahmapuri
Member of Parliament: Namdeo Kirsan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Wadettiwar
Block / Mandal: Dhanora

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gadchiroli district level

Then & Now

Ridwahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

221

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

261

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 221Census 2011
Households: 41Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2612026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 482026 projection
Active job cards: 1,36,473MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 93,378MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gadchiroli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gadchiroli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gadchiroli district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ridwahi

Mandal centre

Dhanora · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 57 min by car · 2 h 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gadchiroli · ≈ 61 km

≈ 2 h 6 min by car · 2 h 29 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,504 people

Armori · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 16 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai808 kmcapital
Hyderabad388 km
Chennai804 km
Kolkata853 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhanupratappur60 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Dhanora19 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India32 km
Petrol pumpCM Petrol Pump20 km
CollegeMahatma Gandhi Arts, Science & Late N. P. Commerce College56 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Sep

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Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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Sep

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Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers

Reported by India Today.

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR9h ago
Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicle12h ago
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Today13h ago
Maharashtra farmers hold protests, seek drought aid; doing everything possible, won’t let them suffer: CM
The Hindu23h ago
Dry spell grips Maharashtra as 83 talukas in 19 districts get no rain
The Assam Tribuneyesterday
Distressed farmers in Maharashtra run tractors over failing soybean crops
The Times of India2 days ago

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People often ask about Ridwahi

What is the pincode of Ridwahi?

The pincode of Ridwahi, Dhanora taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra is 442606. The post office is Dhanora.

Which post office delivers to Ridwahi?

Mail for Ridwahi is delivered through Dhanora post office, pincode 442606, in Dhanora taluka, Gadchiroli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ridwahi located?

Ridwahi is a village in Dhanora taluka of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Ridwahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ridwahi village has a population of 221 across 41 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ridwahi in?

Ridwahi falls under the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ridwahi in?

Ridwahi falls under the Brahmapuri assembly constituency (AC #73) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Ridwahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ridwahi village is 64.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Ridwahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ridwahi village is 873 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ridwahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ridwahi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ridwahi from Gadchiroli district centre?

Ridwahi is approximately 61 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gadchiroli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ridwahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ridwahi village is 538931.

Which is the nearest town to Ridwahi?

Armori (population 18,504, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 56 km from Ridwahi in a straight line.

How big is Ridwahi compared to other villages in Dhanora taluka?

Ridwahi ranks 113 of 228 villages in Dhanora taluka by Census 2011 population (221 residents).

How far is Ridwahi from Mumbai?

Ridwahi is about 808 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 1051 km.

How far is Ridwahi from Hyderabad?

Ridwahi is about 388 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 504 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ridwahi?

Bhanupratappur is the nearest railway station to Ridwahi, about 60 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 79 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ridwahi?

Rural Hospital, Dhanora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ridwahi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ridwahi?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Ridwahi, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ridwahi?

CM Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Ridwahi, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Ridwahi?

Ridwahi falls under Brahmapuri assembly constituency (AC 73). The sitting MLA is Vijay Wadettiwar (INC).

Who is the MP for Ridwahi?

Ridwahi is in Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Namdeo Kirsan (INC).

What is the population of Ridwahi in 2026?

Ridwahi is estimated at 261 people in 2026, up about 18% from 221 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ridwahi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Ridwahi in Gadchiroli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)