Dewal Khet - Garud, Bageshwar
Dewal Khet is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Ratore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewal Khet village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewal Khet is 051449. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.34 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Dewal Khet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dewal Khet
As per Census 2011, Dewal Khet village has a total population of 93 people, consisting of 47 males and 46 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 23 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewal Khet are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93 | 47 | 46 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 70 | 39 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 23 | 8 | 15 |
Nearby Villages of Dewal Khet
Dewal Khet 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 Dewal Khet
Public transport in the Dewal Khet is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Bageshwar to Dewal Khet is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dewal Khet
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewal Khet 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Dewal Khet
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewal Khet village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dewal Khet
Where is Dewal Khet located?
Dewal Khet village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dewal Khet?
The Gram Panchayat of Dewal Khet is Ratore.
What is the pincode of Dewal Khet?
The pincode of Dewal Khet is 263635.
What is the population of Dewal Khet?
Dewal Khet has a total population of 93, including 47 males and 46 females.
How many households are there in Dewal Khet?
There are 18 households in Dewal Khet.
What is the literacy rate in Dewal Khet?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewal Khet is 75.27%. Male literacy is 82.98% and female literacy is 67.39%.