Nichhiya - Kalsi, Dehradun

Nichhiya is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Juthaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nichhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nichhiya is 044905. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.23 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Nichhiya

As per Census 2011, Nichhiya village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 97 males and 127 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,309 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nichhiya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nichhiya

Nichhiya 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 Nichhiya

Nichhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Nichhiya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Nichhiya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nichhiya

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

Health Facilities in Nichhiya

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

FAQs about Nichhiya