Reechak - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Reechak is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 101 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Reechak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Reechak is 042829. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.92 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.
Reechak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Reechak
According to the 2011 Census, Reechak village had a total population of 160 people, including 75 males and 85 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.09%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 28.57%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160 | 75 | 85 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 79 | 59 | 20 |
| Illiterate Population | 81 | 16 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Reechak
Reechak is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Reechak
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Reechak.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Reechak is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Reechak is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Reechak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Reechak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Reechak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Reechak 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Reechak
Where is Reechak located?
Reechak village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Reechak?
The Gram Panchayat of Reechak is Gangi.
What is the pincode of Reechak?
The pincode of Reechak is 249155.
What is the population of Reechak?
Reechak had a total population of 160, including 75 males and 85 females.
How many households are there in Reechak?
Reechak had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Reechak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Reechak was 58.09%. Male literacy was 89.39% and female literacy was 28.57%.