Dhiswari - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal
Dhiswari is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 43 km from Lansdowne and around 130 km from Pauri. Ghotla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhiswari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhiswari is 047533. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.69 hectares and falls under the 246276 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Dhiswari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dhiswari
Dhiswari 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mani Gaon | North | 0.75 km |
| Manjoli Malli | South-East | 0.86 km |
| Gwarchaur | South | 1.25 km |
| Ghotala | North | 1.44 km |
| Bedur Gaon | South-West | 1.82 km |
| Angani | North | 1.87 km |
| Khaneta Talla | East | 1.88 km |
| Manjoli Talli | East | 2.04 km |
| Agrora | West | 2.34 km |
| Khaneta Bichala | North-East | 2.38 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dhiswari
Dhiswari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Dhiswari is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Dhiswari is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhiswari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhiswari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dhiswari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhiswari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dhiswari
Where is Dhiswari located?
Dhiswari village is located in Rikhanikhal Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhiswari?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhiswari is Ghotla.
What is the pincode of Dhiswari?
The pincode of Dhiswari is 246276.