Khageli - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Khageli is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Sem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khageli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khageli is 041457. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.66 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khageli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khageli

According to the 2011 Census, Khageli village had a total population of 127 people, including 55 males and 72 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,309 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.15%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 85.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Khageli

Khageli 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 Khageli

Khageli 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 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Khageli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Khageli is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khageli

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

Health Facilities in Khageli

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

FAQs about Khageli