Koilekh - Sult, Almora
Koilekh is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 166 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Nadoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koilekh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Koilekh is 052188. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.4 hectares and falls under the 244715 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Koilekh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Koilekh
According to the 2011 Census, Koilekh village had a total population of 152 people, including 78 males and 74 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.92%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 78.69%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 152 | 78 | 74 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 116 | 68 | 48 |
| Illiterate Population | 36 | 10 | 26 |
Nearby Villages of Koilekh
Koilekh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Koilekh
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Koilekh.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Koilekh is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Koilekh is about 166 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Koilekh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koilekh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Koilekh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koilekh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Koilekh
Where is Koilekh located?
Koilekh village is located in Sult Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Koilekh?
The Gram Panchayat of Koilekh is Nadoli.
What is the pincode of Koilekh?
The pincode of Koilekh is 244715.
What is the population of Koilekh?
Koilekh had a total population of 152, including 78 males and 74 females.
How many households are there in Koilekh?
Koilekh had 35 households.
What is the literacy rate in Koilekh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koilekh was 89.92%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 78.69%.