Wachham - Kapkot, Bageshwar
Wachham is a village situated in the Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kapkot and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Vacham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wachham village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Wachham is 050521. The village covers a total geographical area of 1320.98 hectares and falls under the 263632 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.
Wachham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Wachham
As per Census 2011, Wachham village has a total population of 1,244 people, consisting of 625 males and 619 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 809 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wachham are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,244 | 625 | 619 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 210 | 103 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 218 | 113 | 105 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 809 | 479 | 330 |
| Illiterate Population | 435 | 146 | 289 |
Nearby Villages of Wachham
Wachham 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 Wachham
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Wachham.
| 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 Wachham is about 71 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 Wachham
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Wachham 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Wachham
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wachham village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Wachham
Where is Wachham located?
Wachham village is located in Kapkot Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wachham?
The Gram Panchayat of Wachham is Vacham.
What is the pincode of Wachham?
The pincode of Wachham is 263632.
What is the population of Wachham?
Wachham has a total population of 1,244, including 625 males and 619 females.
How many households are there in Wachham?
There are 232 households in Wachham.
What is the literacy rate in Wachham?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wachham is 65.03%. Male literacy is 76.64% and female literacy is 53.31%.