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 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 Kashani

As per Census 2011, Kashani village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 177 males and 228 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,288 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kashani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population405177228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342212
Scheduled Castes (SC)1154867
Literate Population286141145
Illiterate Population1193683

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LanigalSouth-East0.50 km
SaidharNorth-West1.22 km
BaukhandNorth1.84 km
DabruNorth-West1.88 km
KailadNorth-East1.89 km
Bharpor BadaNorth-East1.92 km
ChourkhindaEast2.11 km
Barjariya Or BajariyaSouth-East2.13 km
BadiyanaNorth-West2.27 km
KwiraliNorth-West2.55 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kashani

Where is Kashani located?

Kashani village is located in Bironkhal Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashani?

The Gram Panchayat of Kashani is Kasane.

What is the pincode of Kashani?

The pincode of Kashani is 246177.

What is the population of Kashani?

Kashani has a total population of 405, including 177 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Kashani?

There are 97 households in Kashani.

What is the literacy rate in Kashani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashani is 70.62%. Male literacy is 79.66% and female literacy is 63.60%.