All Information About Rishikesh Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rishikesh Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rishikesh is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rishikesh - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 305 |
| District | Dehradun |
| Census Code 2011 | 305 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 27 |
| Number of Villages | 56 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Hardwar (Code: 27) |
| Assembly Constituency | Doiwala (Code: 305) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Doiwala | Brij Bhushan Gairola ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rishikesh Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
260,343
M: 136,783
F: 123,560 |
| Rural |
137,943
M: 71,646
F: 66,297 |
| Urban |
122,400
M: 65,137
F: 57,263 |
Number of Households: 54,517
Population Distribution
Total: 260,343 (Male: 136,783, Female: 123,560)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,230 (Male: 16,849, Female: 14,381)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,545 (Male: 13,441, Female: 12,104)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,653 (Male: 1,927, Female: 1,726)
Literate Population
Total: 195,362 (Male: 109,987, Female: 85,375)
Illiterate Population
Total: 64,981 (Male: 26,796, Female: 38,185)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 86,454 (Male: 68,552, Female: 17,902)
Main Workers
Total: 70,824 (Male: 58,749, Female: 12,075)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,630 (Male: 9,803, Female: 5,827)
Non-Workers
Total: 173,889 (Male: 68,231, Female: 105,658)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,331 (Male: 4,887, Female: 2,444)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,403 (Male: 1,994, Female: 409)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,043 (Male: 2,239, Female: 804)
- Other Workers: 58,047 (Male: 49,629, Female: 8,418)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,361 (Male: 925, Female: 1,436)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,319 (Male: 2,350, Female: 969)
- Household Industry Workers: 834 (Male: 386, Female: 448)
- Other Workers: 9,116 (Male: 6,142, Female: 2,974)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rishikesh Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
260,343
M: 136,783
F: 123,560 |
| Rural |
137,943
M: 71,646
F: 66,297 |
| Urban |
122,400
M: 65,137
F: 57,263 |
Number of Households: 54,517
Population Distribution
Total: 260,343 (Male: 136,783, Female: 123,560)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,230 (Male: 16,849, Female: 14,381)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,545 (Male: 13,441, Female: 12,104)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,653 (Male: 1,927, Female: 1,726)
Literate Population
Total: 195,362 (Male: 109,987, Female: 85,375)
Illiterate Population
Total: 64,981 (Male: 26,796, Female: 38,185)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 86,454 (Male: 68,552, Female: 17,902)
Main Workers
Total: 70,824 (Male: 58,749, Female: 12,075)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,630 (Male: 9,803, Female: 5,827)
Non-Workers
Total: 173,889 (Male: 68,231, Female: 105,658)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,331 (Male: 4,887, Female: 2,444)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,403 (Male: 1,994, Female: 409)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,043 (Male: 2,239, Female: 804)
- Other Workers: 58,047 (Male: 49,629, Female: 8,418)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,361 (Male: 925, Female: 1,436)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,319 (Male: 2,350, Female: 969)
- Household Industry Workers: 834 (Male: 386, Female: 448)
- Other Workers: 9,116 (Male: 6,142, Female: 2,974)
Grampanchayat List of Rishikesh Tehsil/Taluka
Rishikesh Tehsil comprises 27 Gram Panchayats and 56 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rishikesh. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rishikesh
Rishikesh is located in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand State, India.
Rishikesh Tehsil has 56 villages.
Rishikesh has a total of 27 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Rishikesh is 260,343.
In Rishikesh, there are 136,783 males and 123,560 females.
There are 31,230 children in Rishikesh, comprising 16,849 males and 14,381 females.
In Rishikesh, the literate population is 195,362 (109,987 males and 85,375 females). The illiterate population is 64,981 (26,796 males and 38,185 females).