Rikhar - Chakrata, Dehradun

Rikhar is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Rikhaad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rikhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rikhar is 044692. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.33 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Rikhar village had a total population of 489 people, including 251 males and 238 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 66.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rikhar. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Rikhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Rikhar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. 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