Khatar - Kalsi, Dehradun

Khatar is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Khataar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatar is 044919. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.04 hectares and falls under the 248158 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Khatar

As per Census 2011, Khatar village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 157 males and 140 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 135 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatar

Khatar 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 Khatar

Khatar 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 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Khatar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Khatar is about 72 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 Khatar

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

Health Facilities in Khatar

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

FAQs about Khatar