Khaldhar - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Khaldhar is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Rakhwal Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaldhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaldhar is 045307. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.3 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Khaldhar

As per Census 2011, Khaldhar village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 38 males and 36 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 50 literate and 24 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaldhar

Khaldhar 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 Khaldhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khaldhar. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Khaldhar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Khaldhar is about 36 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 Khaldhar

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

Health Facilities in Khaldhar

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

FAQs about Khaldhar