Boantha - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Boantha is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Kotdwara and around 101 km from Pauri. Bountha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boantha is 048347. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.3 hectares and falls under the 249304 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Boantha

As per Census 2011, Boantha village has a total population of 338 people, consisting of 165 males and 173 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Boantha

Boantha 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 Boantha

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Boantha. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Boantha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Boantha is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boantha

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

Health Facilities in Boantha

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

FAQs about Boantha