Awala Khot - Kaladhungi, Nainital

Awala Khot is a village situated in the Kaladhungi tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaladhungi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Awala Kot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awala Khot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awala Khot is 055504. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.38 hectares and falls under the 263159 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Awala Khot

According to the 2011 Census, Awala Khot village had a total population of 2,642 people, including 1,324 males and 1,318 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.91%, with male literacy at 96.16% and female literacy at 83.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Awala Khot

Awala Khot 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 Awala Khot

Awala Khot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Awala Khot.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Awala Khot is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Awala Khot is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awala Khot

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

Health Facilities in Awala Khot

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

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