Rikhanikhal

Rikhanikhal
Rikhanikhal
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates: 29°46′19″N 78°52′23″E / 29.772°N 78.873°E / 29.772; 78.873
CountryIndia
StateUttarakhand
DistrictPauri Garhwal
Languages
  OfficialGarhwali, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30
PIN
246275
Vehicle registrationUK-12
Websitepauri.gov.in

Rikhanikhal (also spelled Rikhnikhal) is a sub-Tehsil in the district Pauri Garhwal in the state of Uttarakhand. The sub-tehsil was created in the year 2016 and has 190 villages.

The economy of the area is dependent on agriculture and despite being located close to Corbett National Park, has very little tourism activities. It is a backward area with unreliable road connectivity. In October, 2022 there was a terrible accident that led to death of 32 people.