Kothon - Garud, Bageshwar
Kothon is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Rampur Kothon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothon is 051320. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.64 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Kothon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Kothon
According to the 2011 Census, Kothon village had a total population of 299 people, including 145 males and 154 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.40%, with male literacy at 93.55% and female literacy at 67.13%.
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 | 299 | 145 | 154 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 21 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 212 | 116 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 87 | 29 | 58 |
Nearby Villages of Kothon
Kothon 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 Kothon
Kothon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Kothon is about 27 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 Kothon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kothon 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kothon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kothon 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Kothon
Where is Kothon located?
Kothon village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kothon?
The Gram Panchayat of Kothon is Rampur Kothon.
What is the pincode of Kothon?
The pincode of Kothon is 263641.
What is the population of Kothon?
Kothon had a total population of 299, including 145 males and 154 females.
How many households are there in Kothon?
Kothon had 70 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kothon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothon was 79.40%. Male literacy was 93.55% and female literacy was 67.13%.