Palkot

Palkot is a village located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Jadla is the gram panchayat of Palkot village.

Here you can discover what makes Palkot unique in its vibrant Lansdowne-Garhwal region. You’ll see Palkot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palkot is 047469. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246155. Lansdowne is nearest town to Palkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palkot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palkot

Population of Palkot

According to the 2011 Census, Palkot has a total population of about 199, with approximately 91 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 1186 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.38%, with male literacy at about 86.81% and female literacy near 65.74%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palkot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palkot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palkot. As per the 2011 stats, Palkot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palkot

Knowing the nearby villages of Palkot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palkot.

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