Indian Village Directory

Rikhakot Village

Rikhakot is an inhabited village in Dhari Sub-district of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 055040, the Census 2011 record lists 479 people in 86 households and the reported area is 200.74 hectares. The local references include Rikhakot Gram Panchayat, Okhal Kanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhimtal at about 61 km.

In short:

Rikhakot is a village in Dhari Sub-district, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 055040 and 479 people in 86 households.

Village Code055040
Population479
Households86
Area200.74 hectares
Nearest TownBhimtal

Detailed village profile

Rikhakot at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 479 people, 200.74 hectares of reported area and Bhimtal as the nearest town reference for Rikhakot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Nainital
Sub-district Dhari
CD Block Okhal Kanda
Gram Panchayat RIKHAKOT
  • Rikhakot falls under Dhari Sub-district in Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 055040.
  • The record lists 479 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 200.74 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhimtal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Rikhakot
Census Village Code
055040
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Nainital
District Census Code
066
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhari
Sub-district Census Code
00341
CD Block
Okhal Kanda
Gram Panchayat
Rikhakot
Households
86
Population
479
Male Population
270
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
774.07
Area
200.74 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhimtal
Nearest Town Distance
61 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263157
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 238.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 17.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rikhakot in the official administrative record. Census village code 055040, Rikhakot Gram Panchayat and Okhal Kanda CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
066
Sub-district Census Code
00341
Village Census Code
055040
CD Block Code
0080
CD Block Name
Okhal Kanda
Gram Panchayat Name
Rikhakot

Location and Distance

Bhimtal is the nearest town listed for Rikhakot, about 61 km away. Nainital is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Nainital
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhimtal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
61 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
323 km
Nearest Town
Bhimtal
Distance from Nearest Town
61 km
Total Geographical Area
200.74 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 479 people in 86 households, with 270 male residents and 209 female residents. The average household size is 5.57, and SC share is 18.58% and ST share is 0% for Rikhakot. Population density works out to about 238.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
479
Male Population
270
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
774.07
Average Household Size
5.57
SC Population
89
SC Male Population
48
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
18.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rikhakot list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Rikhakot. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Rikhakot.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
95.11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rikhakot include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rikhakot include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rikhakot is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 21 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rikhakot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 52.64 hectares and irrigated land is 9.07 hectares (17.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
38.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.21
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.64 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.57 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.07
Canals Area In Hectares
9.07 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Rikhakot

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 3 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 263157 Nainital Dhari Okhalkanda Malla Near Bdo Office Okhalkanda Okhalkanda, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263157
Bank of Baroda ATM 263157 Nainital Dhari Matela Patlot Teh.okhalkanda, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263157
Bank of Baroda ATM 263157 Nainital Dhari Khansyun Khansue Khashu Main Market, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263157

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rikhakot village located?

Rikhakot is in Dhari Sub-district of Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Rikhakot village in?

Rikhakot village is in Nainital district.

Which state is Rikhakot village in?

Rikhakot village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Rikhakot under?

Rikhakot comes under Dhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rikhakot?

The Census village code of Rikhakot is 055040.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rikhakot under?

Rikhakot is listed under RIKHAKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Okhal Kanda.

What is the population of Rikhakot village?

The village record lists 479 people and 86 households for Rikhakot.

How many households are in Rikhakot village?

The village record lists 86 households for Rikhakot.

What is the male and female population of Rikhakot?

The record lists 270 male residents and 209 female residents for Rikhakot.

What is the sex ratio of Rikhakot village?

The sex ratio of Rikhakot is 774.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rikhakot village?

The reported geographical area of Rikhakot is 200.74 hectares.

What is the population density of Rikhakot village?

The approximate population density of Rikhakot is 238.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rikhakot?

The nearest town listed for Rikhakot is Bhimtal, about 61 km away.

How far is Rikhakot from the district headquarters?

Rikhakot is about 79 km from Nainital, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rikhakot from the sub-district headquarters?

Rikhakot is about 36 km from Dhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rikhakot?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Rikhakot.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rikhakot?

For Rikhakot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 52.64 hectares and irrigated land is 9.07 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rikhakot?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rikhakot. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.