Kumbhichaur - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Kumbhichaur is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Kotdwara and around 12 km from Pauri.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhichaur is 048574. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.82 hectares and falls under the 246149 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kumbhichaur is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Kumbhichaur

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbhichaur village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 573 males and 596 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.92%, with male literacy at 97.19% and female literacy at 88.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,169573596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387563
Scheduled Castes (SC)432221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population958484474
Illiterate Population21189122

Nearby Villages of Kumbhichaur

Kumbhichaur 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)
JeetpurWest0.91 km
Grastan GanjNorth2.12 km
RampurSouth2.30 km
Lalpani PalliSouth-West2.71 km
Lalpani WalliSouth-West2.74 km
SitabpurNorth-West3.67 km
BalasaurWest3.70 km
ShivpurNorth-West3.91 km
KouriyaSouth-West4.16 km
TeliparaSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhichaur

The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Kumbhichaur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kumbhichaur is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Kumbhichaur

Where is Kumbhichaur located?

Kumbhichaur village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the pincode of Kumbhichaur?

The pincode of Kumbhichaur is 246149.

What is the population of Kumbhichaur?

Kumbhichaur had a total population of 1,169, including 573 males and 596 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhichaur?

Kumbhichaur had 245 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhichaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhichaur was 92.92%. Male literacy was 97.19% and female literacy was 88.93%.