Kakari - Kalsi, Dehradun

Kakari is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kakari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakari is 044883. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.09 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kakari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kakari

As per Census 2011, Kakari village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 162 males and 150 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 173 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakari

Kakari 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 Kakari

Kakari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Kakari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kakari is about 75 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 Kakari

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

Health Facilities in Kakari

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

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