Khas Khal - Pokhari, Chamoli

Khas Khal is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Khal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khas Khal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khas Khal is 041250. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.09 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khas Khal 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khas Khal

According to the 2011 Census, Khas Khal village had a total population of 296 people, including 158 males and 138 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.94%, with male literacy at 94.29% and female literacy at 87.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Khas Khal

Khas Khal 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 Khas Khal

Khas Khal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Khas Khal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Khas Khal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khas Khal

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

Health Facilities in Khas Khal

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

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