Rikhar - Lalganj, Vaishali

Rikhar is a village situated in the Lalganj subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Rikhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rikhar is 234797. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 844121 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Rikhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Rikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Rikhar village had a total population of 3,611 people, including 1,960 males and 1,651 females, living in 762 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.03%, with male literacy at 67.57% and female literacy at 53.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,902, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Rikhar

Rikhar 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 Rikhar

Rikhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Rikhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Rikhar is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rikhar

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

Health Facilities in Rikhar

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

FAQs about Rikhar