Living in Rishīkesh
Rishīkesh is a large place in Uttarakhand, India, home to 66,390 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #103 of 3,608), early retirees (top 22%, #776 of 3,608), young families (top 28%, #908 of 3,335).
Residents66,390
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport158 km (Shaheed Bhagat Singh International)
Nearest city of 100k+22 km
Within 30 km280,200 people
Terrain around itabout 700 m, height range 810 m
Nearest major riverGanges, under 1 km
Main railway line10.9 km
Distance to New Delhi198 km
Within 10 km66,390 people
Winter daylight10 h 12 min, sunset 12:51
See Rishīkesh on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rishīkesh
- The Ganges runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 12 min and sets around 12:51; in late June it sets around 15:51.
How Rishīkesh ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Uttarakhand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #908 of 3,335 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #1,642 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,109 of 3,335 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,041 of 3,335 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #3,017 of 3,335 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #2,936 of 3,335 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #776 of 3,608 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #1,452 of 2,738 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 43 | #1,420 of 2,471 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #1,456 of 2,212 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,731 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,543 of 2,549 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #1,248 of 2,006 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #1,686 of 3,335 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,833 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #1,303 of 2,212 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #1,840 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #2,548 of 3,335 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #1,831 of 3,608 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #1,991 of 3,608 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #103 of 3,608 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,667 of 3,608 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,367 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #1,620 of 3,608 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #3,203 of 3,608 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 50 | #1,959 of 3,608 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Digital native | 33 | #1,702 of 2,738 | #10 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Haridwar 22 km
- Rāipur (Uttarakhand) 30 km
- Clement Town 32 km
- Dehradun 35 km
- Tehri 36 km
- Mussoorie 44 km
- Laksar 46 km
- Kotdwāra 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.