Rainapur Grant - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Rainapur Grant is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Raina Pur Grant serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rainapur Grant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rainapur Grant is 045325. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165.67 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Rainapur Grant 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 Rainapur Grant

According to the 2011 Census, Rainapur Grant village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 758 males and 769 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.31%, with male literacy at 89.88% and female literacy at 76.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Rainapur Grant

Rainapur Grant 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 Rainapur Grant

Rainapur Grant is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Rainapur Grant is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Rainapur Grant is about 39 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 Rainapur Grant

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

Health Facilities in Rainapur Grant

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

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