Kashani - Bironkhal, Pauri Garhwal

Kashani is a village situated in the Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 55 km from Thalisain and around 145 km from Pauri. Kasane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashani is 046804. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.27 hectares and falls under the 246177 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 135 km away.

Kashani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Kashani

According to the 2011 Census, Kashani village had a total population of 405 people, including 177 males and 228 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,288 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 67.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashani

Kashani 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 Kashani

Public transport in the Kashani 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 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Kashani is about 135 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kashani is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashani

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

Health Facilities in Kashani

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

FAQs about Kashani