Raiba - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Raiba is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Lansdowne and around 152 km from Pauri. Reva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raiba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiba is 047598. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.94 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.

Raiba 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.

Population of Raiba

According to the 2011 Census, Raiba village had a total population of 423 people, including 186 males and 237 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,274 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiba

Raiba 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 Raiba

Raiba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Raiba is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Raiba is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raiba

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

Health Facilities in Raiba

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

FAQs about Raiba