Khet - Adibadri, Chamoli

Khet is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 46 km from Gairsain and around 72 km from Gopeshwar. Kheth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khet is 041845. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.87 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Khet 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 Khet

According to the 2011 Census, Khet village had a total population of 241 people, including 119 males and 122 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.40%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Khet

Khet 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 Khet

Khet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Khet is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Khet is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khet

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

Health Facilities in 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 Khet village are given below:

FAQs about Khet