Gijar - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Gijar is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 81 km from Lansdowne and around 172 km from Pauri. Darkhasti Khal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gijar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijar is 047683. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.81 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

Gijar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Gijar

Gijar 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 Gijar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gijar. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gijar is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gijar is about 172 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gijar

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

Health Facilities in Gijar

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

FAQs about Gijar