Khetu - Dhoomakot, Pauri Garhwal

Khetu is a village situated in the Dhoomakot tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Dhoomakot and around 208 km from Pauri. Auleth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khetu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetu is 047135. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.47 hectares and falls under the 246277 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 128 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Khetu

Khetu 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)
BasnoliSouth-West0.63 km
BanasiNorth-East0.65 km
SatkholoNorth-West1.16 km
Rigalta TallaNorth1.33 km
Gola TallaSouth-West2.03 km
Gola MallaSouth2.07 km
Rigalta MallaNorth-West2.14 km
JadauNorth-East2.18 km
Barhat TallaNorth-West2.51 km
KinathNorth2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khetu

Public transport in the Khetu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Khetu is about 128 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Khetu is about 208 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khetu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Khetu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khetu 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Khetu

Where is Khetu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khetu?

The Gram Panchayat of Khetu is Auleth.

What is the pincode of Khetu?

The pincode of Khetu is 246277.