Kot Laga Deval - Tharali, Chamoli
Kot Laga Deval is a village situated in the Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tharali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Dewalkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kot Laga Deval village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kot Laga Deval is 041712. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.1 hectares and falls under the 246481 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.
Kot Laga Deval village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kot Laga Deval
As per Census 2011, Kot Laga Deval village has a total population of 139 people, consisting of 59 males and 80 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,355 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kot Laga Deval are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 139 | 59 | 80 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 99 | 49 | 50 |
| Illiterate Population | 40 | 10 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Kot Laga Deval
Kot Laga Deval is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kot Laga Deval
Kot Laga Deval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kot Laga Deval is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kot Laga Deval is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kot Laga Deval
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kot Laga Deval village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kot Laga Deval
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kot Laga Deval village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kot Laga Deval
Where is Kot Laga Deval located?
Kot Laga Deval village is located in Tharali Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kot Laga Deval?
The Gram Panchayat of Kot Laga Deval is Dewalkot.
What is the pincode of Kot Laga Deval?
The pincode of Kot Laga Deval is 246481.
What is the population of Kot Laga Deval?
Kot Laga Deval has a total population of 139, including 59 males and 80 females.
How many households are there in Kot Laga Deval?
There are 31 households in Kot Laga Deval.
What is the literacy rate in Kot Laga Deval?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kot Laga Deval is 71.22%. Male literacy is 83.05% and female literacy is 62.50%.