Kimkholi - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kimkholi is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Harishankar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kimkholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kimkholi is 041171. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.46 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kimkholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kimkholi

As per Census 2011, Kimkholi village has a total population of 37 people, consisting of 16 males and 21 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,312 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25 literate and 12 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kimkholi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kimkholi

Kimkholi 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 Kimkholi

Kimkholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kimkholi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kimkholi is about 74 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 Kimkholi

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

Health Facilities in Kimkholi

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

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