Urkhuli - Garud, Bageshwar
Urkhuli is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Urkhuli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urkhuli is 051348. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.38 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Urkhuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Urkhuli
As per Census 2011, Urkhuli village has a total population of 711 people, consisting of 345 males and 366 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 634 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Urkhuli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 711 | 345 | 366 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 142 | 79 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 634 | 310 | 324 |
| Literate Population | 442 | 245 | 197 |
| Illiterate Population | 269 | 100 | 169 |
Nearby Villages of Urkhuli
Urkhuli 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 Urkhuli
Urkhuli 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 >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Urkhuli is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Urkhuli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Urkhuli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Urkhuli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Urkhuli 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Urkhuli
Where is Urkhuli located?
Urkhuli village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Urkhuli?
Urkhuli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Urkhuli?
The pincode of Urkhuli is 263635.
What is the population of Urkhuli?
Urkhuli has a total population of 711, including 345 males and 366 females.
How many households are there in Urkhuli?
There are 132 households in Urkhuli.
What is the literacy rate in Urkhuli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urkhuli is 62.17%. Male literacy is 71.01% and female literacy is 53.83%.