Indian Village Directory

Rikhar Gaon Village

Rikhar Gaon is an inhabited village in Chiniyalisaur Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040616, the Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 43 households and the reported area is 16.63 hectares. The local references include Rikhar Gaon Gram Panchayat, Chiniyalisaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uttarkashi at about 70 km.

In short:

Rikhar Gaon is a village in Chiniyalisaur Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040616 and 249 people in 43 households.

Village Code040616
Population249
Households43
Area16.63 hectares
Nearest TownUttarkashi

Detailed village profile

Rikhar Gaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 249 people, 16.63 hectares of reported area and Uttarkashi as the nearest town reference for Rikhar Gaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Uttarkashi
Sub-district Chiniyalisaur
CD Block Chiniyalisaur
Gram Panchayat RIKHAR GAON
  • Rikhar Gaon falls under Chiniyalisaur Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040616.
  • The record lists 249 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 16.63 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Uttarkashi.
  • 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

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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
Rikhar Gaon
Census Village Code
040616
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Uttarkashi
District Census Code
056
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chiniyalisaur
Sub-district Census Code
00282
CD Block
Chiniyalisaur
Gram Panchayat
Rikhar Gaon
Households
43
Population
249
Male Population
123
Female Population
126
Sex Ratio
1,024.39
Area
16.63 hectares
Area
0.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249152
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 1,497.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.79 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.66% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rikhar Gaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 040616, Rikhar Gaon Gram Panchayat and Chiniyalisaur CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00282
Village Census Code
040616
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Chiniyalisaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Rikhar Gaon

Location and Distance

Uttarkashi is the nearest town listed for Rikhar Gaon, about 70 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chiniyalisaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
45 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
162 km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
16.63 hectares
Area
0.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 43 households, with 123 male residents and 126 female residents. The average household size is 5.79, and SC share is 15.66% and ST share is 0% for Rikhar Gaon. Population density works out to about 1,497.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
249
Male Population
123
Female Population
126
Sex Ratio
1,024.39
Average Household Size
5.79
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
15.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rikhar Gaon list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rikhar Gaon 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rikhar Gaon include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rikhar Gaon is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rikhar Gaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Wheat and Other Millets, net sown area is 8.69 hectares and irrigated land is 1.14 hectares (13.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Millets
Forest Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.52 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.83 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.69 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.55 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.14
Canals Area In Hectares
1.14 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 Rikhar Gaon

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
Other 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 249152 Uttar Kashi Chiniyalisaur Dharkot Uttarkashi Dist:uttarkashi, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249152
State Bank of India Other 249152 Dehra Dun Dehradun Dehradun (M. Corp + Og) Banchaura Banchaura, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, 249152
State Bank of India ATM 249152 Uttar Kashi Dunda Genwala Uttarkashi VILL-Brahmkhal Post Geonla Teh. Dunda, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249152
State Bank of India ATM 249152 Uttar Kashi Rajgarhi Gadoli Uttarakhand Gadoli, Teh.rajgarhi (Barkot), Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249152

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 Rikhar Gaon village located?

Rikhar Gaon is in Chiniyalisaur Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Rikhar Gaon village in?

Rikhar Gaon village is in Uttarkashi district.

Which state is Rikhar Gaon village in?

Rikhar Gaon village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Rikhar Gaon under?

Rikhar Gaon comes under Chiniyalisaur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rikhar Gaon?

The Census village code of Rikhar Gaon is 040616.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rikhar Gaon under?

Rikhar Gaon is listed under RIKHAR GAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chiniyalisaur.

What is the population of Rikhar Gaon village?

The village record lists 249 people and 43 households for Rikhar Gaon.

How many households are in Rikhar Gaon village?

The village record lists 43 households for Rikhar Gaon.

What is the male and female population of Rikhar Gaon?

The record lists 123 male residents and 126 female residents for Rikhar Gaon.

What is the sex ratio of Rikhar Gaon village?

The sex ratio of Rikhar Gaon is 1,024.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rikhar Gaon village?

The reported geographical area of Rikhar Gaon is 16.63 hectares.

What is the population density of Rikhar Gaon village?

The approximate population density of Rikhar Gaon is 1,497.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rikhar Gaon?

The nearest town listed for Rikhar Gaon is Uttarkashi, about 70 km away.

How far is Rikhar Gaon from the district headquarters?

Rikhar Gaon is about 70 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rikhar Gaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Rikhar Gaon is about 45 km from Chiniyalisaur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rikhar Gaon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Rikhar Gaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rikhar Gaon?

For Rikhar Gaon, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Wheat and Other Millets, net sown area is 8.69 hectares and irrigated land is 1.14 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rikhar Gaon?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rikhar Gaon. 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.