Fakir Khola - Bironkhal, Pauri Garhwal

Fakir Khola is a village situated in the Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from Thalisain and around 143 km from Pauri. Dumela Malla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fakir Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fakir Khola is 046779. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.21 hectares and falls under the 246276 pincode. Pauri is the nearest town, located about 143 km away.

Fakir Khola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaubattakhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Fakir Khola

As per Census 2011, Fakir Khola village has a total population of 33 people, consisting of 13 males and 20 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,538 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 30 literate and 3 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Fakir Khola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Fakir Khola

Fakir Khola 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 Fakir Khola

Fakir Khola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauri to Fakir Khola is about 143 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fakir Khola

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

Health Facilities in Fakir Khola

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

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