Rikhwari - Jilasu, Chamoli

Rikhwari is a village situated in the Jilasu tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Pokhari and around 31 km from Gopeshwar. Jhiloti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rikhwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rikhwari is 041263. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.44 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rikhwari

According to the 2011 Census, Rikhwari village had a total population of 9 people, including 6 males and 3 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 66.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Rikhwari

Rikhwari 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 Rikhwari

Rikhwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Rikhwari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Rikhwari is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rikhwari

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

Health Facilities in Rikhwari

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

FAQs about Rikhwari