Lelta - Kalsi, Dehradun

Lelta is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Lelta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lelta is 044893. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.42 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Lelta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Lelta

According to the 2011 Census, Lelta village had a total population of 579 people, including 298 males and 281 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.29%, with male literacy at 48.22% and female literacy at 33.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 434.

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

Nearby Villages of Lelta

Lelta 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 Lelta

Lelta 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 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Lelta is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Lelta is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lelta

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

Health Facilities in Lelta

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

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