Katkot Khurd - Doiwala, Dehradun

Katkot Khurd is a village situated in the Doiwala tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Rishikesh and around 30 km from Dehradun. Dharkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkot Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkot Khurd is 045293. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.85 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Katkot Khurd 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 Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katkot Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Katkot Khurd village had a total population of 58 people, including 32 males and 26 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkot Khurd

Katkot Khurd 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 Katkot Khurd

Katkot Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Katkot Khurd is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Katkot Khurd is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkot Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Katkot Khurd

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

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