Bairagada - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Bairagada is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Sarang Dhar Wala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairagada is 045316. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bairagada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bairagada

As per Census 2011, Bairagada village has a total population of 308 people, consisting of 157 males and 151 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairagada

Bairagada 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 Bairagada

Bairagada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Bairagada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bairagada is about 30 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 Bairagada

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

Health Facilities in Bairagada

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

FAQs about Bairagada