Rajawala - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Rajawala is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from Vikasnagar and around 26 km from Dehradun. Raja Wala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajawala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajawala is 045064. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.53 hectares and falls under the 248007 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rajawala

As per Census 2011, Rajawala village has a total population of 1,880 people, consisting of 945 males and 935 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,427 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajawala

Rajawala 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 Rajawala

Rajawala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Rajawala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Rajawala is about 26 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 Rajawala

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

Health Facilities in Rajawala

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

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