Kulaha - Tyuni, Dehradun

Kulaha is a village situated in the Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tyuni and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kulah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulaha is 044735. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.54 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kulaha

As per Census 2011, Kulaha village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 238 males and 229 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population467238229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482028
Scheduled Castes (SC)653827
Scheduled Tribes (ST)342196146
Literate Population279163116
Illiterate Population18875113

Nearby Villages of Kulaha

Kulaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DerasaNorth2.13 km
MundholaWest2.71 km
RaigiNorth-East2.77 km
RaduSouth-East2.92 km
ChhumaraEast3.49 km
PivnalNorth-West3.69 km
MeghatuNorth-East4.65 km
Brinad BastilEast4.83 km
SeriyaNorth-East5.33 km
KandaSouth-East5.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulaha

Kulaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salogra, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Kulaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kulaha is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kulaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kulaha

Where is Kulaha located?

Kulaha village is located in Tyuni Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kulaha is Kulah.

What is the pincode of Kulaha?

The pincode of Kulaha is 248001.

What is the population of Kulaha?

Kulaha has a total population of 467, including 238 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Kulaha?

There are 73 households in Kulaha.

What is the literacy rate in Kulaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulaha is 59.74%. Male literacy is 68.49% and female literacy is 50.66%.