Bhogpur - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Bhogpur is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bhogpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogpur is 045318. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 248143 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhogpur 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 Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhogpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhogpur village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 566 males and 710 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,254 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.68%, with male literacy at 95.02% and female literacy at 83.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogpur

Bhogpur 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 Bhogpur

Bhogpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Bhogpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bhogpur is about 29 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 Bhogpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhogpur

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

FAQs about Bhogpur