Khal Kumkhori - Adibadri, Chamoli

Khal Kumkhori is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Gairsain and around 58 km from Gopeshwar. Khal (kumkholi) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khal Kumkhori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khal Kumkhori is 041860. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.68 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khal Kumkhori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khal Kumkhori

According to the 2011 Census, Khal Kumkhori village had a total population of 331 people, including 149 males and 182 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.53%, with male literacy at 96.99% and female literacy at 83.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khal Kumkhori

Khal Kumkhori is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khal Kumkhori

Khal Kumkhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Khal Kumkhori is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Khal Kumkhori is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khal Kumkhori

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khal Kumkhori village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khal Kumkhori

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khal Kumkhori village are given below:

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