Kulon - Dhari, Nainital
Kulon is a village situated in the Dhari tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 76 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhari and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Kuloan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulon is 055010. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.57 hectares and falls under the 263136 pincode. Nainital is the nearest town, located about 126 km away.
Kulon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhimtal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kulon
As per Census 2011, Kulon village has a total population of 140 people, consisting of 67 males and 73 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kulon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 140 | 67 | 73 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 103 | 59 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 37 | 8 | 29 |
Nearby Villages of Kulon
Kulon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kulon
Public transport in the Kulon is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainital to Kulon is about 126 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kulon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kulon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kulon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kulon
Where is Kulon located?
Kulon village is located in Dhari Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kulon?
The Gram Panchayat of Kulon is Kuloan.
What is the pincode of Kulon?
The pincode of Kulon is 263136.
What is the population of Kulon?
Kulon has a total population of 140, including 67 males and 73 females.
How many households are there in Kulon?
There are 34 households in Kulon.
What is the literacy rate in Kulon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulon is 73.57%. Male literacy is 88.06% and female literacy is 60.27%.