Rishidhar - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Rishidhar is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 93 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Satiyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rishidhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rishidhar is 042864. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.74 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

Rishidhar 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 Rishidhar

As per Census 2011, Rishidhar village has a total population of 84 people, consisting of 38 males and 46 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,210 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 66 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843846
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743
Literate Population663432
Illiterate Population18414

Nearby Villages of Rishidhar

Rishidhar 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 Rishidhar

Rishidhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Rishidhar is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Rishidhar is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rishidhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rishidhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rishidhar

Where is Rishidhar located?

Rishidhar village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rishidhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Rishidhar is Satiyala.

What is the pincode of Rishidhar?

The pincode of Rishidhar is 249155.

What is the population of Rishidhar?

Rishidhar has a total population of 84, including 38 males and 46 females.

How many households are there in Rishidhar?

There are 21 households in Rishidhar.

What is the literacy rate in Rishidhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rishidhar is 78.57%. Male literacy is 89.47% and female literacy is 69.57%.