Gel Gaon - Dhoomakot, Pauri Garhwal

Gel Gaon is a village situated in the Dhoomakot tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Dhoomakot and around 191 km from Pauri. Pultanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gel Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gel Gaon is 047077. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.59 hectares and falls under the 246161 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Gel Gaon

As per Census 2011, Gel Gaon village has a total population of 21 people, consisting of 8 males and 13 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,625 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 9 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gel Gaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431
Literate Population1257
Illiterate Population936

Nearby Villages of Gel Gaon

Gel Gaon 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)
MorgarhSouth-East0.62 km
Kola TallaSouth-West0.95 km
PatlunNorth-East0.98 km
Kola MallaWest1.03 km
PholtandaSouth1.14 km
ShiyabhelNorth1.37 km
DadwariSouth-East1.49 km
Dungri MalliEast1.64 km
Chetoli PalliNorth-West1.80 km
KolariNorth-East1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gel Gaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gel Gaon. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Gel Gaon is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gel Gaon is about 191 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gel Gaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gel Gaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gel Gaon

Where is Gel Gaon located?

Gel Gaon village is located in Dhoomakot Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gel Gaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Gel Gaon is Pultanda.

What is the pincode of Gel Gaon?

The pincode of Gel Gaon is 246161.

What is the population of Gel Gaon?

Gel Gaon has a total population of 21, including 8 males and 13 females.

How many households are there in Gel Gaon?

There are 8 households in Gel Gaon.

What is the literacy rate in Gel Gaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gel Gaon is 57.14%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 53.85%.