Raisi village
About Raisi
Raisi is a village in Haridwar district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 232 metres above sea level, in the Terai–Bhabar foothills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 71 km from Dehradun and 31 km from Haridwar, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Laksar (9 km). Raisi has its own post office, Raisi SO (PIN 247671).
About Haridwar district
Haridwar district lies in the plains where the Ganga leaves the hills. Haridwar, one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism and host of the Kumbh Mela, sits at its north-east corner, with Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur spread across farmland and industry to the south and west.
How to reach Raisi
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Laksar (9 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (58 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Laksar (9 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 71 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Laksar; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
Best time to visit: October to March.
This belt is mostly flat farmland with wheat, paddy and sugarcane fields.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Raisi
More villages in Haridwar district
Questions about Raisi
Where is Raisi village?
Raisi is in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, at 29.6822° N, 78.0622° E.
How far is Raisi from Dehradun?
About 71 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Raisi?
Laksar railway station, about 9 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (58 km).
What is the altitude of Raisi?
About 232 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Raisi?
October to March. Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
What is the PIN code of Raisi?
Raisi has its own post office, Raisi SO, with PIN code 247671 (India Post directory).
How can I add photos or stories about Raisi?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data; PIN code from India Post (data.gov.in, GODL-India). Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.