Indian Village Directory

Rakar Village

Rakar is an inhabited village in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050010, the Census 2011 record lists 16 people in 4 households and the reported area is 45.93 hectares. The local references include Bani Gaon Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 86 km.

In short:

Rakar is a village in Gangolihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050010 and 16 people in 4 households.

Village Code050010
Population16
Households4
Area45.93 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh

Detailed village profile

Rakar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 16 people, 45.93 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Rakar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Gangolihat
CD Block Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat BANI GAON
  • Rakar falls under Gangolihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 050010.
  • The record lists 16 people living in 4 households.
  • The reported village area is 45.93 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Rakar
Census Village Code
050010
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangolihat
Sub-district Census Code
00319
CD Block
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat
Bani Gaon
Households
4
Population
16
Male Population
7
Female Population
9
Sex Ratio
1,285.71
Area
45.93 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
86 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262522
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 34.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 49.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rakar in the official administrative record. Census village code 050010, Bani Gaon Gram Panchayat and Gangolihat CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00319
Village Census Code
050010
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Bani Gaon

Location and Distance

Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Rakar, about 86 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 86 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gangolihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
86 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
86 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
506 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
86 km
Total Geographical Area
45.93 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 16 people in 4 households, with 7 male residents and 9 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Rakar. Population density works out to about 34.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
4
Total Population
16
Male Population
7
Female Population
9
Sex Ratio
1,285.71
Average Household Size
4.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rakar include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rakar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rakar is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 2 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rakar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Other Pulses and Ragi, net sown area is 6.55 hectares and irrigated land is 3.22 hectares (49.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Other Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
27.66 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.82 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
6.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.22
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.22 hectares

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 Rakar

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

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
Union Bank of India ATM 262522 Pithoragarh Gangolihat Hat Gic Road Hat (Goangolihat) Branch Hat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262522

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 Rakar village located?

Rakar is in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Rakar village in?

Rakar village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Rakar village in?

Rakar village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Rakar under?

Rakar comes under Gangolihat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rakar?

The Census village code of Rakar is 050010.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rakar under?

Rakar is listed under BANI GAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangolihat.

What is the population of Rakar village?

The village record lists 16 people and 4 households for Rakar.

How many households are in Rakar village?

The village record lists 4 households for Rakar.

What is the male and female population of Rakar?

The record lists 7 male residents and 9 female residents for Rakar.

What is the sex ratio of Rakar village?

The sex ratio of Rakar is 1,285.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rakar village?

The reported geographical area of Rakar is 45.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Rakar village?

The approximate population density of Rakar is 34.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rakar?

The nearest town listed for Rakar is Pithoragarh, about 86 km away.

How far is Rakar from the district headquarters?

Rakar is about 86 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rakar from the sub-district headquarters?

Rakar is about 6 km from Gangolihat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Rakar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Other Pulses and Ragi, net sown area is 6.55 hectares and irrigated land is 3.22 hectares.

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

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

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Rakar.

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.