Irakot - Lohaghat, Champawat
Irakot is a village situated in the Lohaghat tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lohaghat and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Champawat. Bhumlai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irakot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Irakot is 054292. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.61 hectares and falls under the 262524 pincode. Lohaghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Irakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Irakot
According to the 2011 Census, Irakot village had a total population of 61 people, including 28 males and 33 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.74%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 83.33%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61 | 28 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Irakot
Irakot 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 Irakot
Public transport in the Irakot 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 Lohaghat to Irakot is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Champawat to Irakot is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Irakot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Irakot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Irakot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Irakot 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 Irakot
Where is Irakot located?
Irakot village is located in Lohaghat Tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Irakot?
The Gram Panchayat of Irakot is Bhumlai.
What is the pincode of Irakot?
The pincode of Irakot is 262524.
What is the population of Irakot?
Irakot had a total population of 61, including 28 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Irakot?
Irakot had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Irakot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Irakot was 90.74%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 83.33%.