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Richha

Coordinates: 28°41′38″N 79°31′16″E / 28.694°N 79.521°E / 28.694; 79.521
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Richha is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bareilly district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.Also known as [chawal nagri].

Richha
Town
Richha
Richha is located in Uttar Pradesh
Richha
Richha
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 28°41′38″N 79°31′16″E / 28.694°N 79.521°E / 28.694; 79.521
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBareilly
Government
 • BodyNagar panchayat
Elevation
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,977
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP 25

It has more than 74 rice industries currently and number keeps on increasing. Rice mills are flourishing in this area for many decades. Most of these are situated on the Pilibhit Road. The majority of residents are employed in these rice mills. A community health centre was established upon the ruins of about a century old hospital near Lal Bahadur Shastri Inter College in the year 2016.

Geography

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Richha is located at 28°41′38″N 79°31′16″E / 28.694°N 79.521°E / 28.694; 79.521. It has an average elevation of 274 metres (887 feet).

Richha is a mixture of all major castes and religions, living together peacefully. Most of the population here are banjaras. The majority of the Muslims followed by Hindus living together peacefully. There are many mosques and temples in the town.

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